1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 1991 Mazda RX-7

To start off, 1991 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1991 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 124 kg more than 1988 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, 1991 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1991 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lotus Esprit.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Lotus Esprit 1991 Mazda RX-7
Make Lotus Mazda
Model Esprit RX-7
Year Released 1988 1991
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2174 cc 2616 cc
Engine Type in-line dual-disk rotary
Horse Power 172 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 221 Nm 271 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3500 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 1176 kg 1300 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


 

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