1962 Lotus Elan vs. 1974 Mazda 929
To start off, 1974 Mazda 929 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elan.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lotus Elan | 1974 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Elan | 929 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1974 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |