1960 Lotus Elite vs. 1990 Mazda Eunos
To start off, 1990 Mazda Eunos is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 3,924 cc, 1990 Mazda Eunos is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda Eunos weights approximately 1018 kg more than 1960 Lotus Elite.
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. 1990 Mazda Eunos has automatic transmission and 1960 Lotus Elite has manual transmission. 1960 Lotus Elite will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mazda Eunos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lotus Elite | 1990 Mazda Eunos | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Elite | Eunos |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1216 cc | 3924 cc |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 582 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 85 L |
