1988 Honda Prelude vs. 1984 Mazda 929
To start off, 1988 Honda Prelude is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Prelude (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1984 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda 929 weights approximately 47 kg more than 1988 Honda Prelude.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Prelude | 1984 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Prelude | 929 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1956 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
