1981 Mazda Cosmo vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (102 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lotus Evora weights approximately 342 kg more than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. 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, 2013 Lotus Evora (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (167 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Mazda Cosmo | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Mazda | Lotus |
Model | Cosmo | Evora |
Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4361 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2047 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1229 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2575 mm |