1983 Honda Prelude vs. 1976 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1983 Honda Prelude is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Honda Prelude weights approximately 485 kg more than 1976 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, 1983 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1983 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Prelude | 1976 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Prelude | Chante |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 358 cc |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2210 mm |
