1960 Lotus Seven vs. 1963 Volkswagen 1500
To start off, 1963 Volkswagen 1500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Volkswagen 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Volkswagen 1500 (52 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1960 Lotus Seven. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Volkswagen 1500 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Volkswagen 1500 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1960 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lotus Seven | 1963 Volkswagen 1500 | |
Make | Lotus | Volkswagen |
Model | Seven | 1500 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 946 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 435 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 40 L |