1993 Honda Prelude vs. 1996 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1996 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,615 cc, 1996 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda RX-01 (217 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1993 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Prelude weights approximately 135 kg more than 1996 Mazda RX-01.
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, 1996 Mazda RX-01 (220 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Prelude | 1996 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Prelude | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2615 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
