1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven. 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 Chevrolet Impala (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Impala | Seven |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 29 L |
