2001 Kia Retona vs. 2000 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2001 Kia Retona is newer by 1 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. Both 2001 Kia Retona and 2000 Mazda Premacy are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 90 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Retona weights approximately 550 kg more than 2000 Mazda Premacy.
Because 2001 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mazda Premacy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Kia Retona will offer significantly more control. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Kia Retona | 2000 Mazda Premacy | |
Make | Kia | Mazda |
Model | Retona | Premacy |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |