1978 Honda Prelude vs. 1973 Mazda 616
To start off, 1978 Honda Prelude is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Prelude (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda 616 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Honda Prelude (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Prelude | 1973 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Prelude | 616 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2480 mm |
