2011 Lotus Evora vs. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2011 Lotus Evora 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 157 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Evora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 602 kg more than 2011 Lotus Evora. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Evora. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo has automatic transmission and 2011 Lotus Evora has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Evora 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 Evora | 2010 Maserati GranTurismo | |
Make | Lotus | Maserati |
Model | Evora | GranTurismo |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 433 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4341 mm | 5098 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1222 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 3063 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 90 L |