1996 Lotus Esprit vs. 1985 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1996 Lotus Esprit is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Esprit (285 HP) has 181 more horse power than 1985 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda RX-7.
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 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm). This means 1996 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lotus Esprit | 1985 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Esprit | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2430 mm |
