1990 Mazda 929 vs. 2010 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2010 Lotus Exige is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Exige (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Exige weights approximately 646 kg more than 1990 Mazda 929. 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, 2010 Lotus Exige (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 929. 2010 Lotus Exige has automatic transmission and 1990 Mazda 929 has manual transmission. 1990 Mazda 929 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lotus Exige will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mazda 929 | 2010 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Mazda | Lotus |
| Model | 929 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3063 mm |
