2009 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 6 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 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Premacy (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 58 kg more than 2003 Mazda Premacy.
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, 2003 Mazda Premacy (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2003 Mazda Premacy | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | Premacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |