2012 Lotus Exige vs. 2012 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, both 2012 Lotus Exige and 2012 Maserati GranTurismo were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 939 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige. 2012 Maserati GranTurismo has automatic transmission and 2012 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2012 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Maserati GranTurismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Lotus Exige | 2012 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | Lotus | Maserati |
| Model | Exige | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| 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 | 240 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 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 | 942 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 |
