1990 Honda Prelude vs. 2011 Mazda 5
To start off, 2011 Mazda 5 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 5 (113 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 5 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1990 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Mazda 5 (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Prelude | 2011 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Prelude | 5 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2751 mm |
