1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 2006 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2006 Maserati GranSport is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati GranSport (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1995 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 20 kg more than 1995 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, 2006 Maserati GranSport (453 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lotus Esprit | 2006 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Lotus | Maserati |
| Model | Esprit | GranSport |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 4245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 73 L |
