1968 Lotus Elan vs. 1979 Mazda 121
To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Elan (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 121. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 432 kg more than 1968 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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Lotus Elan | 1979 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Elan | 121 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1350 mm |