1982 Honda Prelude vs. 1970 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1982 Honda Prelude is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1970 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1982 Honda Prelude. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 50 kg more than 1982 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Honda Prelude (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Prelude | 1970 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Prelude | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1964 cc |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2210 mm |
