1979 Lotus Esprit vs. 1973 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1979 Lotus Esprit is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda RX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda RX-3 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1973 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda RX-3.
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, 1979 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm). This means 1979 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lotus Esprit | 1973 Mazda RX-3 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Esprit | RX-3 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 217 Nm | 135 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2320 mm |