2003 Mazda Premacy vs. 2004 Rover 25
To start off, 2004 Rover 25 is newer by 1 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Rover 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Premacy (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Rover 25. (101 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 180 kg more than 2004 Rover 25. 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, 2004 Rover 25 (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda Premacy | 2004 Rover 25 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | Premacy | 25 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
