1969 Lotus Seven vs. 1968 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1969 Lotus Seven is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1968 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda 1000 weights approximately 134 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven.
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, 1969 Lotus Seven (123 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm). This means 1969 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Seven | 1968 Mazda 1000 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Seven | 1000 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 77 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |