1983 Lotus Esprit vs. 1976 Mazda RX-4
To start off, 1983 Lotus Esprit is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda RX-4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda RX-4 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1976 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1976 Mazda RX-4. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda RX-4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 43 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Lotus Esprit (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda RX-4. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda RX-4.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lotus Esprit | 1976 Mazda RX-4 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Esprit | RX-4 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2520 mm |