Honda Prelude 1993 vs Mazda MX-6 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 212 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Honda Prelude is more dynamic to drive. Honda Prelude engine produces 69 HP more power than Mazda MX-6, whereas torque is 39 NM more than Mazda MX-6. Thanks to more power Honda Prelude reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MX-6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Prelude consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Prelude could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Prelude consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 580 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda MX-6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda MX-6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mazda 626 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda MX-6 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: | 4.44 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.31 m | |
| Honda Prelude is 18 cm shorter than the Mazda MX-6, 1 cm wider, while the height of Honda Prelude is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 404 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Prelude is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mazda MX-6, which means Honda Prelude can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1000 | |
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