1957 Lotus XI Le Mans vs. 1957 Maserati 450
To start off, both 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans and 1957 Maserati 450 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans. (84 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Maserati 450 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans | 1957 Maserati 450 | |
| Make | Lotus | Maserati |
| Model | XI Le Mans | 450 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 4476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 410 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2410 mm |
