1999 Honda Shuttle vs. 1999 Mazda Laputa
To start off, both 1999 Honda Shuttle 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 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Shuttle (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1999 Mazda Laputa. (53 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 782 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Honda Shuttle (199 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Shuttle | 1999 Mazda Laputa | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Shuttle | Laputa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 60.4 mm |
| 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 |
