1960 Lotus Seven vs. 1990 Maserati 420
To start off, 1990 Maserati 420 is newer by 30 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1960 Lotus Seven. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Maserati 420 weights approximately 740 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 | 1990 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Lotus | Maserati |
Model | Seven | 420 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1990 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 946 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 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 | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2610 mm |