2006 Lotus Exige vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2006 Lotus Exige is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (183 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1996 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 14 kg more than 2006 Lotus Exige.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Exige. (172 Nm @ 6750 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lotus Exige | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Lotus | Marcos |
| Model | Exige | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1090 mm |
