1981 Lotus Esprit vs. 1982 Mazda 929
To start off, 1982 Mazda 929 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1982 Mazda 929. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1982 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mazda 929 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1981 Lotus Esprit.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1981 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lotus Esprit | 1982 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Esprit | 929 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
