1997 Honda Prelude vs. 1965 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1997 Honda Prelude is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (220 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Prelude weights approximately 518 kg more than 1965 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Honda Prelude (221 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 1965 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Prelude | Familia |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2200 mm |
