1967 Lotus Seven vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1967 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1967 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Honda Accord weights approximately 460 kg more than 1967 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Lotus Seven is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Lotus Seven. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. 1981 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1967 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1967 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Lotus Seven | 1981 Honda Accord | |
Make | Lotus | Honda |
Model | Seven | Accord |
Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 430 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 50 L |