1957 GAZ M-20 vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, both 1957 GAZ M-20 and 1957 Lotus Seven were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1957 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1957 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Lotus Seven (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1957 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 GAZ M-20 | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | GAZ | Lotus |
| Model | M-20 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2190 mm |
