2001 Audi A2 vs. 2001 Mazda Premacy

To start off, both 2001 Audi A2 and 2001 Mazda Premacy were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda Premacy (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Audi A2. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 290 kg more than 2001 Audi A2. 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, 2001 Mazda Premacy (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A2. (230 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A2.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Audi A2 2001 Mazda Premacy
Make Audi Mazda
Model A2 Premacy
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1422 cc 1989 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 109 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 230 Nm 244 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.5 mm 86.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 19.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1030 kg 1320 kg
Vehicle Length 3830 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 42 L 58 L


 

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