2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Mazda Premacy

To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Express and 2009 Mazda Premacy were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2009 Mazda Premacy. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 791 kg more than 2009 Mazda Premacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Chevrolet Express is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Premacy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda Premacy. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda Premacy. 2009 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda Premacy has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda Premacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet Express 2009 Mazda Premacy
Make Chevrolet Mazda
Model Express Premacy
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Van Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5999 cc 1840 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 319 HP 99 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 498 Nm 152 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.1:1 9.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 12 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2141 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1580 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.8 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 58 L