1967 Lotus Seven vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,292 cc (2 cylinders), 1981 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (120 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1967 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1967 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 720 kg more than 1967 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. 1981 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1967 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1967 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Lotus Seven | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Seven | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 430 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2620 mm |