2005 Mazda Premacy vs. 2008 Nissan Livina

To start off, 2008 Nissan Livina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Premacy would be higher. At 1,833 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Livina weights approximately 1170 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, 2008 Nissan Livina (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Premacy. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Livina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Premacy.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mazda Premacy 2008 Nissan Livina
Make Mazda Nissan
Model Premacy Livina
Year Released 2005 2008
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1833 cc 1598 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 0 HP
Torque 145 Nm 153 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1235 kg 2405 kg
Vehicle Length 4300 mm 4650 mm
Vehicle Height 1610 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 7.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 52 L


 

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