1966 Lotus Seven vs. 1981 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 15 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 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 698 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 | 1981 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Lotus | Vauxhall |
Model | Seven | Carlton |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 432 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2680 mm |