1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1998 Marcos Mantara is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1998 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1998 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 258 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Marcos Mantara (314 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lotus Esprit | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Lotus | Marcos |
| Model | Esprit | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1120 mm |
