1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 1974 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 509 kg more than 1974 Mazda 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (271 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lotus Esprit | 1974 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Esprit | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1219 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2270 mm |
