1963 Fiat 500 vs. 1960 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1963 Fiat 500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 946 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lotus Seven (36 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 500 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1960 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:
1963 Fiat 500 | 1960 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 500 | Seven |
Year Released | 1963 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 29 L |