1963 Lotus Seven vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose
To start off, 1979 Mazda Montrose is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda Montrose is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda Montrose (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1963 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda Montrose should accelerate faster than 1963 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda Montrose weights approximately 640 kg more than 1963 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. 1979 Mazda Montrose has automatic transmission and 1963 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1963 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mazda Montrose will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lotus Seven | 1979 Mazda Montrose | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Seven | Montrose |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 430 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 55 L |
