2008 Mazda Premacy vs. 2008 SsangYong Rexton

To start off, both 2008 Mazda Premacy and 2008 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,872 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Rexton (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Mazda Premacy. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 396 kg more than 2008 Mazda Premacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda Premacy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Premacy. (230 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Premacy.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Mazda Premacy 2008 SsangYong Rexton
Make Mazda SsangYong
Model Premacy Rexton
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 2872 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 99 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4100 RPM
Torque 230 Nm 256 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 92.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.8:1 22.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 170 km/hour 157 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.9 seconds 16.4 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1455 kg 1851 kg
Vehicle Length 4350 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1580 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.4 L/100km 9.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 80 L


 

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