2000 Mazda Premacy vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Premacy. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma weights approximately 159 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Premacy. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Premacy | 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Premacy | Carisma |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1833 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1394 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
