2003 Lotus Exige vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2003 Lotus Exige is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Lotus Exige. (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2003 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 150 kg more than 2003 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, 1998 Marcos Mantara (314 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Exige. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lotus Exige | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Lotus | Marcos |
| Model | Exige | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1120 mm |
