2002 Mazda Laputa vs. 2002 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, both 2002 Mazda Laputa and 2002 Vauxhall Vectra were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Vectra (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2002 Mazda Laputa. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Vectra should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Vectra weights approximately 680 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 Vauxhall Vectra (301 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda Laputa | 2002 Vauxhall Vectra | |
| Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Laputa | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 3175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
