2003 Lotus Exige vs. 1976 Mazda 818
To start off, 2003 Lotus Exige is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 818 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 107 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda 818 weights approximately 222 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lotus Exige | 1976 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Exige | 818 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2320 mm |