2004 Mazda Premacy vs. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 3 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 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Premacy. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 460 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, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Premacy. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Premacy. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva has automatic transmission and 2004 Mazda Premacy has manual transmission. 2004 Mazda Premacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Mazda Premacy | 2007 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Mazda | Chevrolet |
Model | Premacy | Captiva |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |