1961 Lotus Seven vs. 1961 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, both 1961 Lotus Seven and 1961 Vauxhall VX4 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Vauxhall VX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Vauxhall VX4 (71 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1961 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Vauxhall VX4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Vauxhall VX4 weights approximately 571 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 Lotus Seven | 1961 Vauxhall VX4 | |
| Make | Lotus | Vauxhall |
| Model | Seven | VX4 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 432 kg | 1003 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 45 L |
