2002 Mazda Laputa vs. 2002 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, both 2002 Mazda Laputa and 2002 Volkswagen Lupo were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 999 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Lupo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda Laputa (52 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Lupo. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda Laputa should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Lupo weights approximately 220 kg more than 2002 Mazda Laputa.
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 Volkswagen Lupo (85 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Lupo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda Laputa | 2002 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Laputa | Lupo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 34 L |
