2003 Mazda Premacy vs. 2003 Nissan Primera

To start off, both 2003 Mazda Premacy and 2003 Nissan Primera 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 Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Premacy (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Primera. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 113 kg more than 2003 Nissan Primera. 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 Premacy (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Primera. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Primera.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Mazda Premacy 2003 Nissan Primera
Make Mazda Nissan
Model Premacy Primera
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Hatchback Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 1769 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 134 HP 112 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 171 Nm 163 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1385 kg 1272 kg
Vehicle Length 4350 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1580 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 62 L


 

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