2000 Mazda Premacy vs. 2010 BMW 116
To start off, 2010 BMW 116 is newer by 10 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, 2010 BMW 116 (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Premacy. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 116 weights approximately 20 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 2010 BMW 116 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW 116. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Premacy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 116. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Premacy | 2010 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | Premacy | 116 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 51 L |
