2003 Mazda Premacy vs. 2003 Mazda 2
To start off, both 2003 Mazda Premacy and 2003 Mazda 2 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Premacy (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 285 kg more than 2003 Mazda 2. 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 2 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda Premacy | 2003 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Premacy | 2 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
