2003 Mazda Premacy vs. 2003 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2003 Mazda Premacy and 2003 Mazda Tribute were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Tribute (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 145 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.
Because 2003 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mazda Premacy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Tribute 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, 2003 Mazda Tribute (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Tribute 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 Tribute | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Premacy | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
