2010 Honda Element vs. 1999 Mazda Laputa
To start off, 2010 Honda Element is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mazda Laputa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mazda Laputa would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1999 Mazda Laputa. (53 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Element weights approximately 882 kg more than 1999 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, 2010 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Element | 1999 Mazda Laputa | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Element | Laputa |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4328 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 30 L |
