1964 Abarth 700 vs. 1965 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1965 Lotus Seven is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1965 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1965 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Abarth 700 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1965 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:
1964 Abarth 700 | 1965 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Abarth | Lotus |
Model | 700 | Seven |
Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 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 | 570 kg | 430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 29 L |