2005 Lotus Elise vs. 2004 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Maserati Spyder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Maserati Spyder would be higher. At 4,254 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati Spyder (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 945 kg more than 2005 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, 2004 Maserati Spyder (447 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (174 Nm). This means 2004 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Elise | 2004 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | Lotus | Maserati |
| Model | Elise | Spyder |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4254 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 87 L |
