2001 Lotus Elise vs. 2003 Maserati Kubang

To start off, 2003 Maserati Kubang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Maserati Kubang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Maserati Kubang (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2001 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Maserati Kubang should accelerate faster than 2001 Lotus Elise.

Because 2003 Maserati Kubang is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Maserati Kubang will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Maserati Kubang (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Maserati Kubang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Elise. 2003 Maserati Kubang has automatic transmission and 2001 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2001 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Maserati Kubang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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