2000 Lotus Exige vs. 1976 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Lotus Exige is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda Familia weights approximately 14 kg more than 2000 Lotus Exige.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Familia. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus Exige | 1976 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Exige | Familia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1272 cc |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2270 mm |
