2003 Mazda Premacy vs. 1979 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 2003 Mazda Premacy is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Suzuki Cervo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Suzuki Cervo would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Premacy (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 745 kg more than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Suzuki Cervo 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 1979 Suzuki Cervo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Mazda Premacy (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Suzuki Cervo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda Premacy | 1979 Suzuki Cervo | |
| Make | Mazda | Suzuki |
| Model | Premacy | Cervo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2040 mm |
