2001 Mazda Laputa vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2001 Mazda Laputa and 2001 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercedes-Benz A (95 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2001 Mazda Laputa. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercedes-Benz A should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 355 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Mercedes-Benz A (186 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda Laputa | 2001 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Laputa | A |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 658 cc | 1689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 54 L |
