2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1993 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1993 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (297 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 1993 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Exige | RX-7 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 259 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |