2002 Mazda Laputa vs. 1968 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2002 Mazda Laputa is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 987 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda Laputa (52 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda Laputa should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda Laputa weights approximately 10 kg more than 1968 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mazda Familia (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda Laputa | 1968 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Laputa | Familia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 57 L |
