2002 Lada 117 vs. 2002 Mazda Laputa
To start off, both 2002 Lada 117 and 2002 Mazda Laputa were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lada 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lada 117 (77 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2002 Mazda Laputa. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lada 117 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lada 117 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Lada 117 (133 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Lada 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lada 117 | 2002 Mazda Laputa | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | 117 | Laputa |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 30 L |
