1965 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 140 kg more than 1957 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Lotus Seven (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Cabriolet | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | Cabriolet | Seven |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 29 L |
