1970 Lotus Seven vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,557 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda AZ-1 weights approximately 264 kg more than 1970 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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lotus Seven | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Seven | AZ-1 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1993 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1557 cc | 657 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2240 mm |