2004 Mazda Laputa vs. 2004 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 2004 Mazda Laputa and 2004 Seat Ibiza were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Ibiza (103 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Laputa. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 392 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 Seat Ibiza (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Laputa. (61 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda Laputa | 2004 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | Laputa | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 658 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1142 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |
