2007 Lotus Elise vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Luce would be higher. Both 2007 Lotus Elise and 1973 Mazda Luce are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 179 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Elise | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Elise | Luce |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 881 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
