1992 Honda Prelude vs. 2012 Mazda 5
To start off, 2012 Mazda 5 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 5. (113 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 5 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1992 Honda Prelude.
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, 1992 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 5. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Prelude | 2012 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Prelude | 5 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
