2003 Mazda Premacy vs. 2010 GMC Canyon

To start off, 2010 GMC Canyon is newer by 7 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Canyon (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1108 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.

Because 2010 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mazda Premacy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 GMC Canyon will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 GMC Canyon (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Premacy.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Mazda Premacy 2010 GMC Canyon
Make Mazda GMC
Model Premacy Canyon
Year Released 2003 2010
Body Type Hatchback Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1798 cc 2901 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 100 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 152 Nm 259 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1370 kg 2478 kg
Vehicle Length 4350 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1580 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 72 L