2000 Mazda Premacy vs. 2006 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, 2006 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 6 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 1,833 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac Vibe (164 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Premacy. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac Vibe weights approximately 22 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, 2006 Pontiac Vibe (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Premacy. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Premacy | 2006 Pontiac Vibe | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | Premacy | Vibe |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1833 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 49 L |
