2002 Smart ForFour vs. 2003 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2003 Mazda Premacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Premacy (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 419 kg more than 2002 Smart ForFour. 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, 2003 Mazda Premacy (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForFour. 2003 Mazda Premacy has automatic transmission and 2002 Smart ForFour has manual transmission. 2002 Smart ForFour will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mazda Premacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Smart ForFour | 2003 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Smart | Mazda |
| Model | ForFour | Premacy |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
