1959 Lotus Elite vs. 1957 Maserati 450
To start off, 1959 Lotus Elite is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati 450 would be higher. 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 324 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Maserati 450 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1959 Lotus Elite. 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, 1957 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1957 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lotus Elite | 1957 Maserati 450 | |
Make | Lotus | Maserati |
Model | Elite | 450 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1216 cc | 4476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 487 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 790 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2410 mm |