2009 Lotus Elise vs. 1975 Mazda 818
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 818 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Lotus Elise (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Elise | 1975 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Elise | 818 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 212 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2320 mm |