1946 Lancia Ardea 3 vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1971 Lotus Seven is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Seven (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. (28 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1971 Lotus Seven.
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:
| 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Lancia | Lotus |
| Model | Ardea 3 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1340 cc |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 674 kg | 594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 34 L |
