1999 Lotus Esprit vs. 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 412 kg more than 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (542 Nm) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (129 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lotus Esprit | 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Esprit | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 129 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2270 mm |