1978 Honda Prelude vs. 1973 Mazda Chante
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 Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Chante 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 59 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Prelude weights approximately 400 kg more than 1973 Mazda Chante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Honda Prelude (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Chante. (41 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Prelude | 1973 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Prelude | Chante |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2210 mm |
