1997 Honda Prelude vs. 2011 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2011 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 14 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 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (200 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Qashqai. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 230 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, 2011 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (219 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude. 1997 Honda Prelude has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan Qashqai has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan Qashqai will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Prelude will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 2011 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
