2008 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2003 Mazda Premacy

To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda Premacy would be higher. At 4,300 cc, 2008 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 491 kg more than 2003 Mazda Premacy.

Because 2008 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mazda Premacy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Premacy. 2008 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 2003 Mazda Premacy has manual transmission. 2003 Mazda Premacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Blazer 2003 Mazda Premacy
Make Chevrolet Mazda
Model Blazer Premacy
Year Released 2008 2003
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4300 cc 1998 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 134 HP
Torque 339 Nm 171 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1876 kg 1385 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1580 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.9 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 58 L


 

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