1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1971 Lotus Seven is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Abarth 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Abarth 1500 would be higher. At 1,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Abarth 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Seven (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1952 Abarth 1500. (75 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1952 Abarth 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Abarth 1500 weights approximately 276 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:
| 1952 Abarth 1500 | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Abarth | Lotus |
| Model | 1500 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2240 mm |
