2005 Lotus Exige vs. 1984 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (396 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
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, 2005 Lotus Exige (400 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Exige | 1984 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Exige | RX-7 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2998 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2430 mm |