1962 Honda S500 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 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Honda S500 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 38 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Honda S500 weights approximately 250 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 Honda S500 | 1967 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | S500 | Seven |
Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 492 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 29 L |