1963 Lotus Seven vs. 1960 NSU Sport
To start off, 1963 Lotus Seven is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 NSU Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 NSU Sport would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Seven (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1960 NSU Sport. (30 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1960 NSU Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 NSU Sport weights approximately 86 kg more than 1963 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 Lotus Seven | 1960 NSU Sport | |
| Make | Lotus | NSU |
| Model | Seven | Sport |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 430 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2010 mm |
