2004 Honda Life vs. 2002 Mazda Laputa
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mazda Laputa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mazda Laputa would be higher. At 657 cc (3 cylinders), 2002 Mazda Laputa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda Laputa (52 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda Laputa should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Life weights approximately 40 kg more than 2002 Mazda Laputa.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mazda Laputa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 Mazda Laputa (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda Laputa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Life | 2002 Mazda Laputa | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Life | Laputa |
Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 657 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |