1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 1974 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda RX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda RX-3 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1974 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 489 kg more than 1974 Mazda RX-3. 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (354 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lotus Esprit | 1974 Mazda RX-3 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Esprit | RX-3 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1339 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 65 L |