1962 Lotus Seven vs. 1977 Porsche 928
To start off, 1977 Porsche 928 is newer by 15 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 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 928 (237 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1962 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 928 weights approximately 1020 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. 1977 Porsche 928 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. 1977 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lotus Seven | 1977 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Seven | 928 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 4473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 430 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 85 L |
