2003 Lotus Esprit vs. 2004 Mazda 6
To start off, 2004 Mazda 6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda 6 (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2003 Lotus Esprit. (240 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 275 kg more than 2004 Mazda 6.
Because 2004 Mazda 6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mazda 6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Mazda 6 (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Esprit. (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lotus Esprit | 2004 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Esprit | 6 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2680 mm |
