2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 2004 Mazda Premacy
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2004 Mazda Premacy were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (180 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Premacy. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo weights approximately 283 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (278 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Premacy. (145 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2004 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Monte Carlo | Premacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 1835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 58 L |
