1996 Honda Prelude vs. 2004 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2004 Nissan Xterra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Xterra (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1996 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 393 kg more than 1996 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Xterra (209 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Prelude | 2004 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1628 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 73 L |
