1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 1981 Mazda 929
To start off, 1981 Mazda 929 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Esprit 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 (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda 929 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1980 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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Lotus Esprit (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lotus Esprit | 1981 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Esprit | 929 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2620 mm |