1996 Lotus Esprit vs. 1975 Mazda 818
To start off, 1996 Lotus Esprit is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Esprit (285 HP) has 217 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 818. (68 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 818.
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 Lotus Esprit (510 Nm) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 818. (92 Nm). This means 1996 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lotus Esprit | 1975 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Esprit | 818 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 68 HP |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2320 mm |
