1994 Lotus Esprit vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626.
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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Lotus Esprit | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Esprit | 626 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |