1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1978 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1978 Maserati Bora is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 4,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Maserati Bora weights approximately 1001 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lotus Seven | 1978 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Lotus | Maserati |
| Model | Seven | Bora |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2610 mm |
