2000 Mazda Premacy vs. 2001 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2001 Volkswagen Bora 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 2,324 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen Bora (169 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Premacy. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 105 kg more than 2000 Mazda Premacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Volkswagen Bora is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mazda Premacy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Bora will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Volkswagen Bora (225 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Premacy. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Premacy | 2001 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Premacy | Bora |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2520 mm |
