2002 Lotus Elise vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (134 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 924 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise. 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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (175 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lotus Elise | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
Make | Lotus | Maserati |
Model | Elise | GranSport |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 79.8 mm |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 756 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 88 L |