Honda Prelude vs Nissan Z (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,070
- Prelude: $1,070 cheaper, 24 mpg better.
- Z: 200 hp more, 2.6 s quicker to 60.
- Prelude wins 5 of 9 measures.
| Measure | Prelude | Z | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $43,195 | $44,265 | Prelude |
| Horsepower | 200 hp | 400 hp | Z |
| Torque | 134 lb-ft to 232 lb-ft | 350 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 44 mpg | 20 mpg | Prelude |
| Cargo, max | 15.1 cu ft | 6.9 cu ft | Prelude |
| Cargo, seats up | 15.1 cu ft | 6.9 cu ft | Prelude |
| Rear legroom | 37.4 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 42.9 in | Z |
| Length | 178.4 in | 172.4 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.0 in | 72.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,261 lb | 3,486 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 4 | 2 | Prelude |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 4.8 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 7.0 s estimate | 4.4 s estimate | Z |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Prelude FWD $42,000 | Z Sport Manual RWD #481518 $42,970 | $970 |
| Z Sport RWD $42,970 | Prelude 2-Tone FWD $42,500 | $470 |
Cost to run
Prelude costs $7,354 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Prelude | Z |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $43,195 | $44,265 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $873 | $1,920 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $5,236 | $11,520 |
| Total, 6 years | $48,431 | $55,785 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Prelude wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Prelude | 2% |
| MPG | Prelude | 55% |
| Power | Z | 50% |
| Space | Prelude | 54% |
| Towing | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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