Honda Prelude 1996 vs Mazda MX-3 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 179 NM | 137 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Honda Prelude is more dynamic to drive. Honda Prelude engine produces 23 HP more power than Mazda MX-3, whereas torque is 42 NM more than Mazda MX-3. Thanks to more power Honda Prelude reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MX-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Prelude consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Prelude could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Prelude consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda Xedos 6, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato, Kia Carens | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda MX-3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda MX-3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.31 m | |
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Honda Prelude is larger. Honda Prelude is 32 cm longer than the Mazda MX-3, 5 cm wider, while the height of Honda Prelude is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 135 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Prelude is 1.2 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-3, which means Honda Prelude can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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