2001 Mazda Laputa vs. 2001 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2001 Mazda Laputa and 2001 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,684 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Corsa (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 Mazda Laputa. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Corsa weights approximately 270 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 Opel Corsa (130 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mazda Laputa | 2001 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | Laputa | Corsa |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 658 cc | 1684 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2500 mm |