1981 Lotus Esprit vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,691 cc, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 703 kg more than 1981 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. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (510 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lotus Esprit. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo has automatic transmission and 1981 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1981 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lotus Esprit | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
| Make | Lotus | Maserati |
| Model | Esprit | Gran Turismo |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4933 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2056 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1343 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2942 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 86 L |
