1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1969 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1979 Honda Prelude is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Prelude (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Prelude weights approximately 100 kg more than 1969 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Mazda Familia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Mazda Familia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Honda Prelude (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 1969 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Prelude | Familia |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
