1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 1973 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1973 Maserati Indy. (288 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1973 Maserati Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Indy weights approximately 225 kg more than 1995 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, 1973 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lotus Esprit | 1973 Maserati Indy | |
Make | Lotus | Maserati |
Model | Esprit | Indy |
Year Released | 1995 | 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 | 301 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 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 | 1315 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |