Mazda MX-3 1991 vs Honda Prelude 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 179 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Honda Prelude is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-3 engine produces 43 HP less power than Honda Prelude, whereas torque is 44 NM less than Honda Prelude. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MX-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MX-3 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Prelude, which means that by driving the Mazda MX-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-3 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Prelude. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 323 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.22 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.29 m | |
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Mazda MX-3 is smaller, but slightly higher. Mazda MX-3 is 22 cm shorter than the Honda Prelude, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 289 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-3 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Honda Prelude, which means Mazda MX-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`475 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
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