1946 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 2003 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2003 Lotus Exige is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Exige (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. (124 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 1010 kg more than 2003 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, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Exige. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1946 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Jaguar Mark IV | 2003 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
Model | Mark IV | Exige |
Year Released | 1946 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2310 mm |