2011 Lotus Elise vs. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Maserati GranTurismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Maserati GranTurismo would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo (433 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 1072 kg more than 2011 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, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Elise. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo has automatic transmission and 2011 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lotus Elise | 2010 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | Lotus | Maserati |
| Model | Elise | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3785 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1118 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2299 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 90 L |
