2009 Lotus Exige vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Luce would be higher. Both 2009 Lotus Exige and 1968 Mazda Luce are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 144 kg more than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Exige | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Exige | Luce |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
