2012 Honda Insight vs. 2003 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Premacy (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 135 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight. 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, 2003 Mazda Premacy (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Insight | 2003 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Insight | Premacy |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 58 L |
