1978 Honda Prelude vs. 1996 Mazda Levante
To start off, 1996 Mazda Levante is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mazda Levante is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda Levante weights approximately 340 kg more than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Because 1996 Mazda Levante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Mazda Levante 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. 1996 Mazda Levante has automatic transmission and 1978 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1978 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mazda Levante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Honda Prelude | 1996 Mazda Levante | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Prelude | Levante |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2230 mm |