1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 1966 Lotus Seven
To start off, both 1966 Jaguar 420G and 1966 Lotus Seven were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar 420G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar 420G (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1966 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1966 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 1346 kg more than 1966 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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Jaguar 420G | 1966 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
Model | 420G | Seven |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 432 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 29 L |