1959 Lotus Seven vs. 1979 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1979 Avanti Avanti is newer by 20 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 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Seven. (74 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1959 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. 1979 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1959 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1959 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lotus Seven | 1979 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Lotus | Avanti |
Model | Seven | Avanti |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 6570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 420 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2780 mm |