1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1970 Lotus Seven is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,557 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 252 kg more than 1970 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:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Lancia | Lotus |
Model | Appia | Seven |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1557 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2240 mm |