2003 Mazda Premacy vs. 2003 MG TF

To start off, both 2003 Mazda Premacy and 2003 MG TF were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 MG TF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 MG TF (158 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 MG TF should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 90 kg more than 2003 MG TF.

Because 2003 MG TF 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 2003 MG TF. 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 MG TF (174 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 MG TF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Premacy.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Mazda Premacy 2003 MG TF
Make Mazda MG
Model Premacy TF
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Hatchback Roadster
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1769 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 110 HP 158 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6900 RPM
Torque 145 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4700 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 mm 89.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.5:1
Top Speed 175 km/hour 220 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.1 seconds 7.9 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 1190 kg
Vehicle Length 4300 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1610 mm 1270 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2380 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 7.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 50 L


 

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