1969 Lotus Seven vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 626 weights approximately 419 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, 1978 Mazda 626 (150 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1978 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Seven | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Seven | 626 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2520 mm |
