1990 Honda Prelude vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 6 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1990 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 6 weights approximately 405 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 6 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Prelude. 2011 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Prelude | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Prelude | 6 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2789 mm |
