2007 Lotus Elise vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 47 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), 2007 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lotus Elise weights approximately 405 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, 2007 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Elise | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Elise | R 360 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 63 mm |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 89 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
