1989 Lotus Esprit vs. 2004 Marcos TS

To start off, 2004 Marcos TS is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Marcos TS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (216 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2004 Marcos TS. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2004 Marcos TS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 73 kg more than 2004 Marcos TS. 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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Marcos TS.

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