1991 Lotus Esprit vs. 1991 Mazda 323
To start off, both 1991 Lotus Esprit and 1991 Mazda 323 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 98 more horse power than 1991 Mazda 323. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1991 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 250 kg more than 1991 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1991 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Mazda 323, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mazda 323. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1991 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Lotus Esprit | 1991 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Esprit | 323 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 50 L |
