1989 Lotus Esprit vs. 1973 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (216 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1989 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Bora weights approximately 280 kg more than 1989 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, 1973 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lotus Esprit | 1973 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Lotus | Maserati |
| Model | Esprit | Bora |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1428 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
