1969 Lamborghini Islero vs. 1965 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1969 Lamborghini Islero is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 3,928 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Lamborghini Islero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lamborghini Islero (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1965 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Islero should accelerate faster than 1965 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lamborghini Islero weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1965 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.
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1969 Lamborghini Islero | 1965 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Lamborghini | Lotus |
Model | Islero | Seven |
Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3928 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
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 | 1460 kg | 430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 29 L |