1948 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 2010 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2010 Lotus Exige is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Exige (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Exige weights approximately 201 kg more than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. 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, 2010 Lotus Exige (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. 2010 Lotus Exige has automatic transmission and 1948 Jaguar Mark IV has manual transmission. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lotus Exige will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | 2010 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | Mark IV | Exige |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3063 mm |
