1997 Honda Prelude vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 12 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 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (220 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Patrol. (159 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Because 2009 Nissan Patrol 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 2009 Nissan Patrol. 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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (221 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 135 L |
