2003 Mazda Premacy vs. 2008 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2008 Nissan Altima is newer by 5 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 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Premacy.
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, 2008 Nissan Altima (245 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Premacy | Altima |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 76 L |
