2000 Mazda Premacy vs. 2005 Mazda 6
To start off, 2005 Mazda 6 is newer by 5 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 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda 6 (165 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Premacy. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 6 weights approximately 110 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.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 6. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Premacy | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Premacy | 6 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
