2003 Mazda Premacy vs. 2003 Acura CL
To start off, both 2003 Mazda Premacy and 2003 Acura CL were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Acura CL weights approximately 210 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Acura CL (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Premacy. 2003 Acura CL has automatic transmission and 2003 Mazda Premacy has manual transmission. 2003 Mazda Premacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Acura CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda Premacy | 2003 Acura CL | |
| Make | Mazda | Acura |
| Model | Premacy | CL |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |
