1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 22 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 1037 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. 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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. 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lotus Seven | 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Lotus | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Seven | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1482 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2760 mm |
