2003 Fiat Panda vs. 2004 Mazda Laputa
To start off, 2004 Mazda Laputa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda Laputa (52 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (51 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Laputa should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Panda weights approximately 110 kg more than 2004 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, 2003 Fiat Panda (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Laputa. (61 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Panda | 2004 Mazda Laputa | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Panda | Laputa |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 30 L |
