2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1968 Mazda 1000
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1968 Mazda 1000. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda 1000.
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 Exige (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda 1000. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 1968 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Exige | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
