2004 Lotus Elise vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 2004 Lotus Elise is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 929 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 37 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 370 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lotus Elise | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Elise | 929 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 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 | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 65 L |