1961 Lotus Elite vs. 1961 Maserati 3500
To start off, both 1961 Lotus Elite and 1961 Maserati 3500 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Maserati 3500 (232 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1961 Lotus Elite. (83 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1961 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lotus Elite | 1961 Maserati 3500 | |
| Make | Lotus | Maserati |
| Model | Elite | 3500 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1216 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2510 mm |
