1953 Lancia Appia vs. 1961 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1961 Lotus Seven is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,091 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Lotus Seven (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1953 Lancia Appia. (37 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1953 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Lancia Appia weights approximately 381 kg more than 1961 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:
| 1953 Lancia Appia | 1961 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Lancia | Lotus |
| Model | Appia | Seven |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1091 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 432 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 29 L |
