1975 Lotus Esprit vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mazda 929 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1975 Lotus Esprit.
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. 1986 Mazda 929 has automatic transmission and 1975 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1975 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mazda 929 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lotus Esprit | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Esprit | 929 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2720 mm |
