2002 Lotus Exige vs. 1964 Maserati 3500
To start off, 2002 Lotus Exige is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati 3500 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati 3500 (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 550 kg more than 2002 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, 1964 Maserati 3500 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1964 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lotus Exige | 1964 Maserati 3500 | |
Make | Lotus | Maserati |
Model | Exige | 3500 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |