2004 Honda That vs. 2002 Mazda Laputa
To start off, 2004 Honda That 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 1 more horse power than 2004 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda Laputa should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda That weights approximately 72 kg more than 2002 Mazda Laputa.
Because 2004 Honda That 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 That 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda Laputa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda That. 2004 Honda That has automatic transmission and 2002 Mazda Laputa has manual transmission. 2002 Mazda Laputa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda That | 2002 Mazda Laputa | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | That | 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 | 51 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |
