1966 Lotus Seven vs. 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1848 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. 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1966 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1966 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lotus Seven | 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Lotus | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Seven | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 432 kg | 2280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3030 mm |
