2003 Lotus Exige vs. 1974 Mazda 929
To start off, 2003 Lotus Exige is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Exige (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Lotus Exige (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lotus Exige | 1974 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Exige | 929 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 65 L |