1966 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1970 Lotus Seven is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (98 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 870 kg more than 1970 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:
1966 Lancia Flaminia | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Lancia | Lotus |
Model | Flaminia | Seven |
Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1557 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2240 mm |