2002 Lotus Elise vs. 2000 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 2 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. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Premacy. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 570 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Because 2002 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Premacy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lotus Elise | 2000 Mazda Premacy | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Elise | Premacy |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 64 L |