2005 Lotus Exige vs. 1974 Mazda 929
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 929 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 (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (174 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Exige | 1974 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Exige | 929 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |