1964 Austin Mini Cooper 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 Austin Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Mini Cooper 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 9 more horse power than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. (76 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Mini Cooper weights approximately 56 kg more than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Because 1971 Lotus Seven is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Lotus Seven. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 Austin Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1964 Austin Mini Cooper (96 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1964 Austin Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Mini Cooper | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | Mini Cooper | Seven |
Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 92 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 34 L |