2008 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda Premacy would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2001 Mazda Premacy. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 70 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2001 Mazda Premacy (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2001 Mazda Premacy has manual transmission. 2001 Mazda Premacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2001 Mazda Premacy | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | Premacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1989 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |