1985 Honda Prelude vs. 1975 Mazda 929
To start off, 1985 Honda Prelude is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 929 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1985 Honda Prelude.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Honda Prelude (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Prelude | 1975 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Prelude | 929 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
