2002 Mazda Laputa vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 2002 Mazda Laputa is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2002 Mazda Laputa. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Venture weights approximately 590 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, 1994 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda Laputa | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Laputa | Venture |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
