1999 Honda Prelude vs. 2000 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2000 Mazda Tribute is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Prelude (132 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Tribute. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 185 kg more than 1999 Honda Prelude.
Because 2000 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Mazda Tribute (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Prelude | 2000 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Prelude | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |
