2006 Fiat Stilo vs. 2000 Mazda Laputa
To start off, 2006 Fiat Stilo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Laputa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Laputa would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Stilo (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Laputa. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 625 kg more than 2000 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, 2006 Fiat Stilo (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Stilo | 2000 Mazda Laputa | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Stilo | Laputa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 30 L |
