2003 Lotus Esprit vs. 2004 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2004 Mazda B2300 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 B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Esprit (240 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B2300. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 61 kg more than 2003 Lotus Esprit.
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, 2003 Lotus Esprit (294 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B2300. (206 Nm). This means 2003 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lotus Esprit | 2004 Mazda B2300 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Esprit | B2300 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
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 | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 206 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1366 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2840 mm |