1968 Lotus Elan vs. 1979 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1979 Mazda RX-7 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 2,292 cc, 1979 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 104 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 240 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 RX-7 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Elan | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 65 L |