2004 Mazda Laputa vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2004 Mazda Laputa and 2004 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (180 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Laputa. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 1036 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Frontier (274 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Laputa. (61 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda Laputa | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Laputa | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 658 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 73 L |
