1997 Honda Prelude vs. 1974 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1997 Honda Prelude is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,563 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (220 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Cedric. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 10 kg more than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Honda Prelude (221 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Cedric. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 1974 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 2563 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2700 mm |
