2001 Mazda Premacy vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, both 2001 Mazda Premacy and 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda Premacy (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2001 Mazda Premacy.
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 Alfa Romeo 146 (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda Premacy. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda Premacy | 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Mazda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Premacy | 146 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1835 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 61 L |
