1997 Honda Prelude vs. 1997 Mazda 626
To start off, both 1997 Honda Prelude and 1997 Mazda 626 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1997 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Prelude weights approximately 129 kg more than 1997 Mazda 626. 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, 1997 Honda Prelude (206 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda 626. (145 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Prelude | 1997 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Prelude | 626 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2155 cc | 1840 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2500 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 | 1319 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2620 mm |