2001 Lotus Exige vs. 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo
To start off, 2001 Lotus Exige is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo (202 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2001 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo should accelerate faster than 2001 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo weights approximately 315 kg more than 2001 Lotus Exige. 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, 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo (258 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotus Exige | 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo | |
| Make | Lotus | Maserati |
| Model | Exige | Bi Turbo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
