1999 Lotus Esprit vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2005 Mazda B3000 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Esprit (349 HP) has 195 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 808 kg more than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Lotus Esprit (351 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus Esprit | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Esprit | B3000 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 154 HP |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2840 mm |
