2004 Mazda Premacy vs. 2006 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2006 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda Premacy would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Premacy. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 100 kg more than 2006 Toyota RAV4.
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 Mazda Premacy (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota RAV4. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda Premacy | 2006 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Premacy | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 57 L |
