1991 Lotus Esprit vs. 1989 Mazda 929
To start off, 1991 Lotus Esprit is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1989 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda 929 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Lotus Esprit | 1989 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Esprit | 929 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2720 mm |