2003 Lotus Elise vs. 1979 Mazda 929
To start off, 2003 Lotus Elise is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Elise (121 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 929 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Lotus Elise (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lotus Elise | 1979 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Elise | 929 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 65 L |