2006 Toyota Highlander vs. 2004 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2006 Toyota Highlander is newer by 2 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 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Premacy. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2004 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, 2006 Toyota Highlander (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Premacy. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Highlander | 2004 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Highlander | Premacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |
