1960 Lotus Seven vs. 1964 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1964 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Quattroporte (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1960 Lotus Seven. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1960 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1960 Lotus Seven. 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:
1960 Lotus Seven | 1964 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Lotus | Maserati |
Model | Seven | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 946 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 435 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2760 mm |