1962 Fiat 500 vs. 1967 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1967 Lotus Seven is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lotus Seven (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat 500 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1967 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:
1962 Fiat 500 | 1967 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 500 | Seven |
Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 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 | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 29 L |