2004 Lotus Elise vs. 1968 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2004 Lotus Elise is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Familia weights approximately 40 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Lotus Elise (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lotus Elise | 1968 Mazda Familia | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Elise | Familia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 55 L |