1996 Honda Prelude vs. 2008 Nissan Rogue
To start off, 2008 Nissan Rogue is newer by 12 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Rogue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Rogue (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1996 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Rogue should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Rogue weights approximately 1170 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.
Because 2008 Nissan Rogue is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Rogue will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Nissan Rogue (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Rogue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Prelude | 2008 Nissan Rogue | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Prelude | Rogue |
Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |