2006 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Mazda Laputa
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 4 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2002 Mazda Laputa. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 325 kg more than 2002 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 Honda Accord (287 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2002 Mazda Laputa | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | Laputa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 30 L |
