2007 Lotus Elise vs. 1985 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1985 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 164 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Lotus Elise (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 1985 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Elise | RX-7 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |