2005 Lotus Exige vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Mazda R 360 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lotus Exige weights approximately 550 kg more than 1960 Mazda R 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Exige | R 360 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 63 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 80 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
