2004 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 2004 Mazda Laputa
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Prizm and 2004 Mazda Laputa were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Prizm is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Prizm (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Laputa. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Prizm weights approximately 340 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Chevrolet Prizm (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Laputa. (61 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Prizm will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Laputa. 2004 Mazda Laputa has automatic transmission and 2004 Chevrolet Prizm has manual transmission. 2004 Chevrolet Prizm will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mazda Laputa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Prizm | 2004 Mazda Laputa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Prizm | Laputa |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2370 mm |
