1957 Fiat 500 vs. 1960 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1960 Lotus Seven is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lotus Seven (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500.
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:
1957 Fiat 500 | 1960 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 500 | Seven |
Year Released | 1957 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 29 L |