1962 Lotus Seven vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1962 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1962 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 570 kg more than 1962 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. 1975 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1962 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1962 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lotus Seven | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Seven | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 430 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2350 mm |
