2000 Lotus Extreme vs. 1975 Maserati Bora
To start off, 2000 Lotus Extreme is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Maserati Bora (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (120 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Extreme. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Maserati Bora weights approximately 969 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme. 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, 1975 Maserati Bora (470 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (180 Nm). This means 1975 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Extreme.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus Extreme | 1975 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Lotus | Maserati |
| Model | Extreme | Bora |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 700 cc | 4719 cc |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 456 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2610 mm |
