1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1971 Lotus Seven is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 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 69 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Fiat 500 weights approximately 196 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:
1948 Fiat 500 | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 500 | Seven |
Year Released | 1948 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 52 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 63 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2240 mm |