1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1967 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1967 Lotus Seven is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Lancia Appia (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1967 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1967 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Appia weights approximately 375 kg more than 1967 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 Lancia Appia | 1967 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Lancia | Lotus |
Model | Appia | Seven |
Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 29 L |