1963 Innocenti 950 vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1963 Innocenti 950 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1963 Innocenti 950. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1963 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lotus Seven weights approximately 20 kg more than 1963 Innocenti 950. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Lotus Seven (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Innocenti 950. (73 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Innocenti 950 | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Innocenti | Lotus |
Model | 950 | Seven |
Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2190 mm |