2005 Mazda Premacy vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo
To start off, 2005 Mazda Premacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo would be higher. At 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Premacy (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (94 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo weights approximately 75 kg more than 2005 Mazda Premacy.
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 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo (180 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Premacy. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Premacy. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Premacy has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Premacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Mazda Premacy | 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Premacy | Vaneo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1840 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 16 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 54 L |