1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1969 Lotus Seven is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lotus Seven weights approximately 66 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Lotus Seven (123 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm). This means 1969 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 500 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 45 L |
