1997 Honda Prelude vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 10 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1997 Honda Prelude. (195 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Prelude weights approximately 127 kg more than 2007 Nissan 350Z.
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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (211 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1381 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
