1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 1988 Mazda RX-7
To start off, both 1988 Lotus Esprit and 1988 Mazda RX-7 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,616 cc, 1988 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1988 Mazda RX-7. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1988 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 42 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lotus Esprit | 1988 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Esprit | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |