1997 Honda Prelude vs. 2000 Nissan President
To start off, 2000 Nissan President is newer by 3 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1997 Honda Prelude. (195 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan President weights approximately 509 kg more than 1997 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (211 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude. 2000 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1997 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Prelude | 2000 Nissan President | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Prelude | President |
Year Released | 1997 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2155 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1381 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3040 mm |