1989 Lotus Esprit vs. 1986 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,354 cc, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1986 Mazda RX-7. (185 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda RX-7. (246 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lotus Esprit | 1986 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Esprit | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Top Speed | 256 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2430 mm |