1962 Innocenti 950 vs. 1962 Lotus Seven
To start off, both 1962 Innocenti 950 and 1962 Lotus Seven were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lotus Seven (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1962 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1962 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Innocenti 950 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1962 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 Innocenti 950 | 1962 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Innocenti | Lotus |
| Model | 950 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 470 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 |
