2008 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Mazda Laputa
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 6 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2002 Mazda Laputa. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 430 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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda Laputa. 2008 Honda Civic 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. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2002 Mazda Laputa | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | Laputa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 657 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 30 L |