1984 Lotus Esprit vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1984 Lotus Esprit is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 103 kg more than 1984 Lotus Esprit.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Esprit | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Esprit | Luce |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2510 mm |
