2005 Mazda Premacy vs. 2005 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2005 Mazda Premacy and 2005 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Astra (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Premacy. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 157 kg more than 2005 Opel Astra.
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, 2005 Mazda Premacy (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Astra. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Premacy | 2005 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Premacy | Astra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 52 L |
