2000 Skoda Fabia vs. 2000 Mazda Laputa
To start off, both 2000 Skoda Fabia and 2000 Mazda Laputa were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Skoda Fabia (63 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Laputa. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 380 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Skoda Fabia (126 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Laputa. 2000 Mazda Laputa has automatic transmission and 2000 Skoda Fabia has manual transmission. 2000 Skoda Fabia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mazda Laputa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Skoda Fabia | 2000 Mazda Laputa | |
| Make | Skoda | Mazda |
| Model | Fabia | Laputa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 30 L |
