1999 Lotus Esprit vs. 1999 Mazda 626
To start off, both 1999 Lotus Esprit and 1999 Mazda 626 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 138 kg more than 1999 Mazda 626.
Because 1999 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mazda 626, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda 626. (152 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus Esprit | 1999 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Esprit | 626 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2680 mm |
