1984 Lotus Esprit vs. 2007 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 23 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1984 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, 1984 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lotus Esprit | 2007 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Esprit | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 60 L |