1978 Lotus 79 vs. 1943 Maserati 4CL
To start off, 1978 Lotus 79 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Maserati 4CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Maserati 4CL would be higher. At 2,992 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Lotus 79 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lotus 79 (484 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1943 Maserati 4CL. (218 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lotus 79 should accelerate faster than 1943 Maserati 4CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Maserati 4CL weights approximately 40 kg more than 1978 Lotus 79.
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:
| 1978 Lotus 79 | 1943 Maserati 4CL | |
| Make | Lotus | Maserati |
| Model | 79 | 4CL |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1943 |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 484 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 11000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 630 kg |
