1957 Lotus Seven vs. 2009 Ascari A10
To start off, 2009 Ascari A10 is newer by 52 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 499 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ascari A10 weights approximately 530 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, 2009 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lotus Seven | 2009 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Lotus | Ascari |
| Model | Seven | A10 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2636 mm |
