2009 Lotus Exige vs. 1970 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Lotus Exige (231 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Exige | 1970 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Exige | Familia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2200 mm |
