1999 Honda Z vs. 2002 Mazda Laputa
To start off, 2002 Mazda Laputa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Z would be higher. At 657 cc (3 cylinders), 2002 Mazda Laputa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda Laputa (52 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda Laputa should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Z weights approximately 210 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Mazda Laputa (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Z. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda Laputa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Z | 2002 Mazda Laputa | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Z | Laputa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 654 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 30 L |
