2003 Mazda Premacy vs. 2004 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2004 Nissan Altima is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda Premacy would be higher. At 2,489 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 7 kg more than 2004 Nissan Altima.
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, 2004 Nissan Altima (244 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (171 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda Premacy | 2004 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Premacy | Altima |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 76 L |
