1960 Abarth 850 vs. 2004 Mazda Laputa
To start off, 2004 Mazda Laputa is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 850 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda Laputa (52 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Laputa should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda Laputa weights approximately 180 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Abarth 850 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 1960 Abarth 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Laputa, 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, 1960 Abarth 850 (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Laputa. (61 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Laputa. 2004 Mazda Laputa has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 850 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mazda Laputa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 2004 Mazda Laputa | |
Make | Abarth | Mazda |
Model | 850 | Laputa |
Year Released | 1960 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 658 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 61 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 60.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 30 L |