2009 Lotus Exige vs. 1973 Maserati Bora
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Exige. (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1973 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Exige | 1973 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Lotus | Maserati |
Model | Exige | Bora |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |