1959 Lotus Seven vs. 1976 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1976 Simca 2 Litres is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Simca 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Simca 2 Litres weights approximately 685 kg more than 1959 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 Lotus Seven | 1976 Simca 2 Litres | |
| Make | Lotus | Simca |
| Model | Seven | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 947 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2670 mm |
