2012 Chrysler 300 vs. 2012 Mazda Premacy
To start off, both 2012 Chrysler 300 and 2012 Mazda Premacy were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler 300 (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2012 Mazda Premacy. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 478 kg more than 2012 Mazda Premacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Chrysler 300 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 2012 Chrysler 300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Chrysler 300 (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda Premacy. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda Premacy. 2012 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2012 Mazda Premacy has manual transmission. 2012 Mazda Premacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chrysler 300 | 2012 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mazda |
| Model | 300 | Premacy |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5044 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |
