2000 Lotus Exige vs. 2000 Mazda Premacy
To start off, both 2000 Lotus Exige and 2000 Mazda Premacy were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,833 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Premacy. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 449 kg more than 2000 Lotus Exige.
Because 2000 Lotus Exige is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Premacy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Premacy. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lotus Exige | 2000 Mazda Premacy | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Exige | Premacy |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1833 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 58 L |