2004 Lotus Esprit vs. 2002 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2004 Lotus Esprit is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 2002 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lotus Esprit (241 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Mazda RX-8. (238 HP @ 8200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 33 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Lotus Esprit (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lotus Esprit | 2002 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Esprit | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2710 mm |