1984 Honda Prelude vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (122 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1984 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 525 kg more than 1984 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute 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. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda Tribute (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Prelude | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Prelude | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1827 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 57 L |
