2002 Subaru Forester vs. 2012 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2012 Mazda Premacy is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Subaru Forester (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Mazda Premacy. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 70 kg more than 2002 Subaru Forester.
Because 2002 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mazda Premacy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2012 Mazda Premacy (230 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Subaru Forester | 2012 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Subaru | Mazda |
| Model | Forester | Premacy |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |
