1996 Fiat Marea vs. 2009 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2009 Mazda Premacy is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Marea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Marea would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Marea (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Mazda Premacy. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 315 kg more than 1996 Fiat Marea.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Mazda Premacy (230 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Marea. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Marea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Marea | 2009 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Marea | Premacy |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |
