1990 Lotus Esprit vs. 1996 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1990 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1990 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1990 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, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Lotus Esprit | 1996 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Esprit | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
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 | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |