2012 BMW 535 vs. 2003 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 9 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 825 kg more than 2003 Mazda Premacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mazda Premacy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 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, 2012 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 535 | 2003 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 535 | Premacy |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3071 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
