2002 Mazda Laputa vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla

To start off, both 2002 Mazda Laputa and 2002 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2002 Mazda Laputa. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 260 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 Toyota Corolla (127 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda Laputa. 2002 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2002 Mazda Laputa has manual transmission. 2002 Mazda Laputa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Mazda Laputa 2002 Toyota Corolla
Make Mazda Toyota
Model Laputa Corolla
Year Released 2002 2002
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 657 cc 1398 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 52 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 63 Nm 127 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 750 kg 1010 kg
Vehicle Length 3400 mm 4390 mm
Vehicle Width 1480 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 30 L 50 L


 

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