1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1950 Simca 8
To start off, 1957 Lotus Seven is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Simca 8 would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Simca 8 weights approximately 130 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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lotus Seven | 1950 Simca 8 | |
Make | Lotus | Simca |
Model | Seven | 8 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2430 mm |