2002 Lotus Exige vs. 1995 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2002 Lotus Exige is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 150 kg more than 2002 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Exige | 1995 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Lotus | Marcos |
| Model | Exige | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1090 mm |
