2011 Lotus Exige vs. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, both 2011 Lotus Exige and 2011 Maserati GranTurismo were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Exige. (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 972 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, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2011 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige. 2011 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. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lotus Exige | 2011 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | Lotus | Maserati |
| Model | Exige | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| 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 | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 459 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 | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3797 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1727 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1158 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2299 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 86 L |
