1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1996 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 276 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lotus Esprit | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Lotus | Marcos |
| Model | Esprit | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1120 mm |
