1963 Lotus Seven vs. 1967 Porsche 906
To start off, 1967 Porsche 906 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Porsche 906 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1963 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Porsche 906 weights approximately 188 kg more than 1963 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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lotus Seven | 1967 Porsche 906 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Seven | 906 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 430 kg | 618 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 73 L |