2002 Mazda Premacy vs. 1999 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2002 Mazda Premacy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Solara (190 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2002 Mazda Premacy. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Solara weights approximately 225 kg more than 2002 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, 1999 Toyota Solara (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda Premacy. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda Premacy | 1999 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Premacy | Solara |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1835 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83.1 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
