2000 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1998 Mazda Laputa
To start off, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mazda Laputa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mazda Laputa would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1998 Mazda Laputa. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1998 Mazda Laputa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mazda Laputa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1998 Mazda Laputa | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Laputa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |
