1965 Lamborghini 400 vs. 1959 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1965 Lamborghini 400 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Lamborghini 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lamborghini 400 (320 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Seven. (74 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lamborghini 400 weights approximately 1052 kg more than 1959 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.
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1965 Lamborghini 400 | 1959 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Lamborghini | Lotus |
Model | 400 | Seven |
Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2240 mm |