1994 Lotus Esprit vs. 1998 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1998 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1994 Lotus Esprit. (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1994 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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Maserati Ghibli. (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Lotus Esprit | 1998 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Lotus | Maserati |
| Model | Esprit | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
