1998 Honda Prelude vs. 2007 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2007 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Prelude would be higher. Both 1998 Honda Prelude and 2007 Nissan Qashqai are equipped with a 1,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1998 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 175 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.
Because 2007 Nissan Qashqai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai will offer significantly more control. 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 Qashqai (196 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Prelude. 2007 Nissan Qashqai has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Qashqai will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Prelude | 2007 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Prelude | Qashqai |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2640 mm |