1998 Honda Shuttle vs. 2001 Mazda Laputa
To start off, 2001 Mazda Laputa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Shuttle (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2001 Mazda Laputa. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 782 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.
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 Honda Shuttle (196 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Shuttle | 2001 Mazda Laputa | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Shuttle | Laputa |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 30 L |
