2003 Lotus Exige vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 2003 Lotus Exige is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Exige (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (163 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 700 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, 1987 Mazda 929 (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Exige. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lotus Exige | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Exige | 929 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2720 mm |