1996 Lotus Esprit vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,606 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Esprit (285 HP) has 161 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (124 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
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 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm). This means 1996 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lotus Esprit | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Esprit | Drifter |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2606 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 124 HP |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3010 mm |
