1964 Abarth 700 vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1971 Lotus Seven is newer by 7 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 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Seven (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lotus Seven weights approximately 24 kg more than 1964 Abarth 700. 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, 1971 Lotus Seven (92 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 700. (69 Nm). This means 1971 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 700 | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Abarth | Lotus |
Model | 700 | Seven |
Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 92 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 34 L |