1997 Honda Prelude vs. 1999 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 1999 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (220 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1999 Nissan X-Trail. (146 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Prelude weights approximately 50 kg more than 1999 Nissan X-Trail. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Nissan X-Trail 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, 1997 Honda Prelude (221 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan X-Trail. (136 Nm). This means 1997 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 1999 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |
