1997 Honda Prelude vs. 2005 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2005 Nissan Altima is newer by 8 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 2,490 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (220 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Altima weights approximately 51 kg more than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Nissan Altima (244 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (221 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 2005 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | Altima |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1361 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
