1948 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 63 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, 2011 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 881 kg more than 2011 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, 1948 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | Mark IV | Exige |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 909 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2299 mm |
