1990 Ferrari F1 90 vs. 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans
To start off, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans would be higher. At 3,498 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari F1 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 (671 HP @ 12750 RPM) has 587 more horse power than 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans. (84 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari F1 90 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans. 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.
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1990 Ferrari F1 90 | 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | F1 90 | XI Le Mans |
Year Released | 1990 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 671 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 12750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 505 kg | 410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2140 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2240 mm |