1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda Montrose. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda Montrose would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 136 kg more than 1979 Mazda Montrose. 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 (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose. 1979 Mazda Montrose has automatic transmission and 1980 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1980 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mazda Montrose will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lotus Esprit | 1979 Mazda Montrose | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Esprit | Montrose |
Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 98 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 55 L |