2000 Toyota Solara vs. 2011 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2011 Mazda Premacy is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Solara (187 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2011 Mazda Premacy. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Solara weights approximately 155 kg more than 2011 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 Toyota Solara (283 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda Premacy. (230 Nm). This means 2000 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Solara | 2011 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Solara | Premacy |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
