1959 Lotus Seven vs. 1975 Mazda 818
To start off, 1975 Mazda 818 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Seven. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 818 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1959 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lotus Seven | 1975 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Seven | 818 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 947 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2320 mm |