1969 Lotus Europa vs. 1994 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1994 Marcos Mantara is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Europa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Europa would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 318 kg more than 1969 Lotus Europa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Europa | 1994 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Lotus | Marcos |
| Model | Europa | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1090 mm |
