1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1970 Porsche 912
To start off, 1970 Porsche 912 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Porsche 912 weights approximately 220 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 | 1970 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Seven | 912 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 61 L |
