1998 Lotus 340 R vs. 1998 Mazda RX-7
To start off, both 1998 Lotus 340 R and 1998 Mazda RX-7 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,616 cc, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (280 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1998 Lotus 340 R. (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1998 Lotus 340 R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1998 Lotus 340 R. 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, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (315 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus 340 R. (198 Nm). This means 1998 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lotus 340 R | 1998 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | 340 R | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
