2001 Lotus Exige vs. 1974 Mazda RX-4
To start off, 2001 Lotus Exige is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda RX-4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda RX-4 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1974 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1974 Mazda RX-4. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda RX-4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2001 Lotus Exige.
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, 2001 Lotus Exige (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda RX-4. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda RX-4.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lotus Exige | 1974 Mazda RX-4 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Exige | RX-4 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2520 mm |