1977 Lotus Esprit vs. 1990 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1977 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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Lotus Esprit | 1990 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Esprit | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2430 mm |