2004 Mazda Premacy vs. 2004 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, both 2004 Mazda Premacy and 2004 Pontiac Sunfire were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,195 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac Sunfire (140 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Premacy. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 20 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 Pontiac Sunfire (203 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Premacy. (145 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mazda Premacy | 2004 Pontiac Sunfire | |
Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
Model | Premacy | Sunfire |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1835 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 203 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 53 L |