1985 Lotus Esprit vs. 1968 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1985 Lotus Esprit is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Maserati Mexico (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1985 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1985 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 382 kg more than 1985 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1968 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lotus Esprit | 1968 Maserati Mexico | |
| Make | Lotus | Maserati |
| Model | Esprit | Mexico |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 4135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2650 mm |
