1997 Honda Prelude vs. 2009 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2009 Nissan Versa 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 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (195 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Versa. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Versa weights approximately 61 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, 1997 Honda Prelude (211 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Versa. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 2009 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | Versa |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1381 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
