1984 Lotus Esprit vs. 1993 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1993 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1993 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1984 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 243 kg more than 1984 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (297 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Esprit | 1993 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Esprit | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
| 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 | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 55 L |
