1963 Lotus Elan vs. 1981 Mazda 929
To start off, 1981 Mazda 929 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda 929 weights approximately 556 kg more than 1963 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, 1981 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lotus Elan | 1981 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Elan | 929 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2620 mm |