2001 Mazda Laputa vs. 2001 Proton 300
To start off, both 2001 Mazda Laputa and 2001 Proton 300 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Proton 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Proton 300 (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2001 Mazda Laputa. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Proton 300 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Proton 300 weights approximately 288 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 Proton 300 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Proton 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda Laputa | 2001 Proton 300 | |
| Make | Mazda | Proton |
| Model | Laputa | 300 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 658 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1038 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
