2005 Toyota Caldina vs. 2010 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2010 Mazda Premacy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Caldina (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2010 Mazda Premacy. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 Toyota Caldina.
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 Toyota Caldina (167 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda Premacy. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda Premacy. 2005 Toyota Caldina has automatic transmission and 2010 Mazda Premacy has manual transmission. 2010 Mazda Premacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Caldina | 2010 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Caldina | Premacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
