2005 Lotus Exige vs. 1990 Maserati 420
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Maserati 420 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2005 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, 1990 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Exige | 1990 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Lotus | Maserati |
Model | Exige | 420 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |