2011 Kia Picanto vs. 2011 Mazda Premacy
To start off, both 2011 Kia Picanto and 2011 Mazda Premacy were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda Premacy (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2011 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 421 kg more than 2011 Kia Picanto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Mazda Premacy (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Picanto. (97 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Picanto | 2011 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Picanto | Premacy |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.1 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 929 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 58 L |
