1960 Fiat 500 vs. 1959 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1960 Fiat 500 is newer by 1 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 947 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lotus Seven (36 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat 500 weights approximately 115 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:
1960 Fiat 500 | 1959 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 500 | Seven |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 500 cc | 947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2240 mm |