1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 1980 Maserati Merak
To start off, both 1980 Lotus Esprit and 1980 Maserati Merak were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1980 Maserati Merak. (157 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1980 Maserati Merak. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Maserati Merak weights approximately 150 kg more than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lotus Esprit | 1980 Maserati Merak | |
Make | Lotus | Maserati |
Model | Esprit | Merak |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |