1985 Honda Prelude vs. 1996 Mazda 626
To start off, 1996 Mazda 626 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda 626 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1985 Honda Prelude.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Honda Prelude (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Prelude | 1996 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Prelude | 626 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2620 mm |
