1962 Innocenti 950 vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1971 Lotus Seven is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Seven (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1962 Innocenti 950. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 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 136 kg more than 1971 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Lotus Seven (92 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Innocenti 950. (73 Nm). This means 1971 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Innocenti 950 | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Innocenti | Lotus |
| Model | 950 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2240 mm |
