1970 Lotus Seven vs. 2003 Mazda Roadster
To start off, 2003 Mazda Roadster is newer by 33 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 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Roadster (148 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Roadster should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Roadster weights approximately 490 kg more than 1970 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Mazda Roadster (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lotus Seven. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lotus Seven. 2003 Mazda Roadster has automatic transmission and 1970 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1970 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mazda Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lotus Seven | 2003 Mazda Roadster | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Seven | Roadster |
Year Released | 1970 | 2003 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 48 L |