1966 Lotus Seven vs. 1966 Steyr 500
To start off, both 1966 Lotus Seven and 1966 Steyr 500 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lotus Seven (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1966 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1966 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Steyr 500 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1966 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 Lotus Seven | 1966 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Lotus | Steyr |
| Model | Seven | 500 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 432 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 1850 mm |
