1999 Daewoo Matiz vs. 1999 Mazda Laputa
To start off, both 1999 Daewoo Matiz and 1999 Mazda Laputa were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 796 cc (3 cylinders), 1999 Daewoo Matiz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda Laputa (53 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1999 Daewoo Matiz. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda Laputa should accelerate faster than 1999 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Daewoo Matiz weights approximately 96 kg more than 1999 Mazda Laputa.
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, 1999 Daewoo Matiz (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Daewoo Matiz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daewoo Matiz | 1999 Mazda Laputa | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mazda |
| Model | Matiz | Laputa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 30 L |
