1998 Lotus Elise vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,183 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 596 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Lotus Elise (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lotus Elise | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Elise | 929 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2720 mm |