1964 Fiat 850 vs. 1963 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1964 Fiat 850 is newer by 1 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 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Seven (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 850. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat 850 weights approximately 240 kg more 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:
| 1964 Fiat 850 | 1963 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 850 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 29 L |
