1997 Rover 400 vs. 2011 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2011 Mazda Premacy is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Rover 400 would be higher. At 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Rover 400 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 Mazda Premacy. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 230 kg more than 1997 Rover 400.
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, 1997 Rover 400 (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda Premacy. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Rover 400 | 2011 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Rover | Mazda |
| Model | 400 | Premacy |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
