2007 Hyundai Accent vs. 2012 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2012 Mazda Premacy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda Premacy (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Accent. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 67 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Accent. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Hyundai Accent (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda Premacy. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Accent | 2012 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Model | Accent | Premacy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1318 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |
