1988 Mazda RX-7 vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1988 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1988 Mazda RX-7. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1988 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 651 kg more than 1988 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mazda RX-7. 2010 Lotus Elise has automatic transmission and 1988 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1988 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lotus Elise will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Mazda RX-7 | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Mazda | Lotus |
Model | RX-7 | Elise |
Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 433 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2941 mm |