2011 Lotus Exige vs. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige 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 176 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Exige. (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 1075 kg more than 2011 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, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo has automatic transmission and 2011 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Exige 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 Exige | 2010 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | Lotus | Maserati |
| Model | Exige | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | 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 | 257 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 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 | 909 kg | 1984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3797 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1727 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1158 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2299 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 90 L |
