1998 Honda Prelude vs. 1996 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1998 Honda Prelude is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,569 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Skyline (271 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1998 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 260 kg more than 1998 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Nissan Skyline (368 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Prelude | 1996 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 368 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2730 mm |
