1963 Lotus Seven vs. 1963 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, both 1963 Lotus Seven and 1963 Plymouth Valiant were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Plymouth Valiant (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1963 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster 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 | 1963 Plymouth Valiant | |
| Make | Lotus | Plymouth |
| Model | Seven | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2700 mm |
