1996 Lotus Elise vs. 1969 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1996 Lotus Elise is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 1,962 cc, 1969 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Elise (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 235 kg more than 1996 Lotus Elise.
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, 1996 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lotus Elise | 1969 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Elise | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1962 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 57 L |
