Mazda MX-3 1991 vs Honda Prelude 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 179 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mazda MX-3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda MX-3 engine produces 2 HP more power than Honda Prelude, but torque is 19 NM less than Honda Prelude. Thanks to more power Mazda MX-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Honda Prelude is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MX-3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Prelude, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MX-3 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-3 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Prelude. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 520 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Prelude gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Prelude might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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`450 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
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