1947 Austin 16 vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1971 Lotus Seven is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Seven (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 686 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. Let's talk about torque, 1947 Austin 16 (146 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1947 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin 16 | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | 16 | Seven |
Year Released | 1947 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 92 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 34 L |