1985 Lotus Esprit vs. 1978 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1985 Lotus Esprit is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1978 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 8 kg more than 1978 Mazda RX-7. 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, 1985 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lotus Esprit | 1978 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Esprit | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 65 L |