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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Prelude (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 5. (157 HP @ 6000 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 240 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, 2012 Mazda 5 (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Prelude. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Prelude.
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 | 2257 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
