2004 Lotus Esprit vs. 2004 Mazda B4000

To start off, both 2004 Lotus Esprit and 2004 Mazda B4000 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,031 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B4000. (207 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B4000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B4000 weights approximately 287 kg more than 2004 Lotus Esprit.

Because 2004 Mazda B4000 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B4000 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 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B4000. (310 Nm). This means 2004 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B4000.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Lotus Esprit 2004 Mazda B4000
Make Lotus Mazda
Model Esprit B4000
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3507 cc 4031 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 350 HP 207 HP
Engine RPM 7800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 310 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 2 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1380 kg 1667 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 5130 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1160 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2430 mm 3200 mm
Fuel Consumption 10.7 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 74 L


 

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