2001 Mazda Premacy vs. 2004 Saturn L
To start off, 2004 Saturn L is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda Premacy would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Saturn L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Saturn L (135 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2001 Mazda Premacy. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Saturn L should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Saturn L weights approximately 85 kg more than 2001 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, 2004 Saturn L (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda Premacy. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Saturn L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda Premacy | 2004 Saturn L | |
| Make | Mazda | Saturn |
| Model | Premacy | L |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1835 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 62 L |
