2000 Mazda Premacy vs. 2001 Rover 25
To start off, 2001 Rover 25 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Premacy would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Premacy (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2001 Rover 25. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 2001 Rover 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 290 kg more than 2001 Rover 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Rover 25. (95 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Rover 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Premacy | 2001 Rover 25 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | Premacy | 25 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1119 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 62.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
