2000 Mazda Premacy vs. 1982 Austin Ambassador
To start off, 2000 Mazda Premacy is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Austin Ambassador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Austin Ambassador would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Austin Ambassador (91 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Premacy. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Austin Ambassador should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 105 kg more than 1982 Austin Ambassador.
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, 2000 Mazda Premacy (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Ambassador. (155 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Ambassador. 1982 Austin Ambassador has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Premacy has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Premacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Austin Ambassador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Premacy | 1982 Austin Ambassador | |
| Make | Mazda | Austin |
| Model | Premacy | Ambassador |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
