1998 Fiat Duna vs. 1998 Mazda Laputa
To start off, both 1998 Fiat Duna and 1998 Mazda Laputa were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Fiat Duna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Fiat Duna (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1998 Mazda Laputa. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Duna should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Fiat Duna weights approximately 180 kg more than 1998 Mazda Laputa. 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, 1998 Fiat Duna (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Fiat Duna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda Laputa. 1998 Mazda Laputa has automatic transmission and 1998 Fiat Duna has manual transmission. 1998 Fiat Duna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mazda Laputa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Duna | 1998 Mazda Laputa | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Duna | Laputa |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |
