1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 2001 Mazda Laputa
To start off, 2001 Mazda Laputa is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Land Rover 109 (67 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Mazda Laputa. (52 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 950 kg more than 2001 Mazda Laputa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mazda Laputa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 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, 1958 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Land Rover 109 | 2001 Mazda Laputa | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | 109 | Laputa |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 52 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2370 mm |
