2000 Mazda Premacy vs. 2002 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2002 Toyota Celica is newer by 2 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, 2002 Toyota Celica (129 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Premacy. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 180 kg more than 2002 Toyota Celica.
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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Celica. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Premacy | 2002 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Premacy | Celica |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |
