1964 Lotus Elan vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 4,690 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (434 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 1964 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1964 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1964 Lotus Elan. 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lotus Elan. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1964 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1964 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Lotus Elan | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Lotus | Maserati |
Model | Elan | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 434 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |