1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 18 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 4,691 cc, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 665 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, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (510 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lotus Esprit. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo has automatic transmission and 1995 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1995 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lotus Esprit | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
| Make | Lotus | Maserati |
| Model | Esprit | Gran Turismo |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4881 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2056 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1353 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2942 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 75 L |
