2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige.
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, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 2011 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Lotus | Maserati |
| Model | Exige | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 90 L |
