2001 Honda Prelude vs. 2001 Mazda B4000
To start off, both 2001 Honda Prelude and 2001 Mazda B4000 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda B4000 (207 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 Honda Prelude. (195 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda B4000 weights approximately 505 kg more than 2001 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Mazda B4000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Mazda B4000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Mazda B4000 (324 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Prelude. (212 Nm). This means 2001 Mazda B4000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Prelude | 2001 Mazda B4000 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Prelude | B4000 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 58 L |
