2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1999 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1999 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1999 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 14 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1999 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 1999 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Lotus | Marcos |
| Model | Exige | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 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 | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1120 mm |
