2005 Lotus Esprit vs. 2005 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2005 Lotus Esprit and 2005 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Esprit (349 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 6. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 6 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2005 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2005 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 6. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Esprit | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Esprit | 6 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 349 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 83.1 mm |
Top Speed | 282 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 64 L |