1998 Lotus 340 R vs. 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 1998 Lotus 340 R and 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus 340 R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (112 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 350 kg more than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
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, 1998 Lotus 340 R (198 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (124 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus 340 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lotus 340 R | 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | 340 R | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 124 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |