2001 Mazda Premacy vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester is newer by 7 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Forester weights approximately 235 kg more than 2001 Mazda Premacy.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mazda Premacy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester 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, 2008 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda Premacy. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mazda Premacy | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Mazda | Subaru |
Model | Premacy | Forester |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1835 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |