1999 Kia Avella 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 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Avella would be higher. At 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Avella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Avella (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2002 Mazda Laputa. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Avella should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Avella weights approximately 168 kg more than 2002 Mazda Laputa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Avella | 2002 Mazda Laputa | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Avella | Laputa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2370 mm |
