2008 Mazda Premacy vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2008 Mazda Premacy and 2008 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2008 Mazda Premacy. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 1 kg more than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
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, 2008 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Premacy. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda Premacy | 2008 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | Premacy | Highlander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3546 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 73 L |