1971 Lotus Seven vs. 1983 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1983 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 496 kg more than 1971 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, 1983 Mazda Cosmo (149 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1983 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lotus Seven | 1983 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Seven | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2620 mm |