1983 Mazda Cosmo vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1983 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lotus Evora weights approximately 350 kg more than 1983 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda Cosmo. (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mazda Cosmo | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Mazda | Lotus |
| Model | Cosmo | Evora |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 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 | 1090 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 |
