2003 Mazda Premacy vs. 2009 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Actyon is newer by 6 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. Both 2003 Mazda Premacy and 2009 SsangYong Actyon are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Actyon (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Actyon should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 387 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.
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, 2009 SsangYong Actyon (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda Premacy | 2009 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Mazda | SsangYong |
| Model | Premacy | Actyon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |
