1961 Innocenti 950 vs. 1961 Lotus Seven
To start off, both 1961 Innocenti 950 and 1961 Lotus Seven were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Innocenti 950 (40 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1961 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Innocenti 950 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Innocenti 950 weights approximately 263 kg more than 1961 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:
1961 Innocenti 950 | 1961 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Innocenti | Lotus |
Model | 950 | Seven |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 432 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2240 mm |