2006 Lotus Elise vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Marcos Mantula. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Marcos Mantula would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Marcos Mantula (190 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 2006 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Marcos Mantula weights approximately 114 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise. 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, 1984 Marcos Mantula (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lotus Elise | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Lotus | Marcos |
| Model | Elise | Mantula |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 49 L |
