1997 Honda Prelude vs. 2010 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2010 Mazda Tribute is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,483 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda Tribute (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1997 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Prelude weights approximately 117 kg more than 2010 Mazda Tribute.
Because 2010 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Tribute will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Mazda Tribute (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 2010 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Prelude | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |
