Well the weight ratios are different, steering is way better, someone correct me if i. Wrong but i beleive the ka in the 240 is slightly different like how the hardbody engines are

 

So handleing is better. gottcha. I'm looking into getting a lude or a 240 but I don't know which one. I'm trying to get a feel with compare to my car, and in my research I found out the engines are same. From what I read.

 

Do you understand the concept of RWD and FWD?

 

Not a lot of people ask for a ride all at once due to the lack of back seat. The gearing is completely different like stated power to weight is increased. Rwd is easier to work on. Power transfer is better. As for the engine they are basically the same. From their completely different. Ask your self if you want the sports car with no room or the family mobile. If you mod either it's gonna be a money pit but that's part of the game.

 

I'm on my phone so I can't see your location but both the 240 and the prelude are prone to being stolen. The prelude will get better mpg. The 240 has more room for power bc of motor swaps and people even get to around 800 hp on the ka-t setups, just go on ka-t.org and look at the dyno sheets. I'm sure you have atleast one friend who's got a rwd car (not a truck or ur moms cord explorer)
Have em drive you around on back roads a little or something. You should get the idea

 

RWD>all

 

^ this

 

First off, the 240 will be better handling and quicker. You are losing a lot of power through your FWD and slushbox. Second, stepping into a Prelude isn't much better than an Altima. Preludes are obese and probably heavier than your Altima, and they are underpowered for their weight. If you want to stick with FWD and Nissan, look for a 2005+ Altima with the VQ (V6) motor. They are relatively quick and not very expensive anymore. I think you can get an SE with a manual transmission, but I know for sure the SE-R came with a manual.

 

Well, I'm not looking to get an altima, new one that is. I really still want a 240, but if you're telling me a lude isn't much better, that's kinda depressing considering they're so cheep considering where I live (on average ~4000 for a decent one).

I appreciate all the information guys, learned a lot.

 

If you want the Prelude, get it, I'm not really trying to discourage you. Yes, they are heavy. However, they do have that rather large 2.2L motor that responds to mods pretty well.

 

I looked at a lot of ludes, and they were much higher in cost in my are than 240s. Go all the way and get an S13 hatch. Prettier than both the S14s and MUCH prettier than ludes.

 

I had an Altima 95. Was my first car. And now i own a 92 240sx. All i can say is, the 240sx feels a heck of a lot better. Faster, more responsive, RWD..... and i can go on.