1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1973 AC 428
To start off, 1973 AC 428 is newer by 16 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 7,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 AC 428 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven. 1973 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1957 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1957 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lotus Seven | 1973 AC 428 | |
Make | Lotus | AC |
Model | Seven | 428 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 7002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 639 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2450 mm |