1969 Lotus Seven vs. 1969 Pontiac GTO
To start off, both 1969 Lotus Seven and 1969 Pontiac GTO were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac GTO (425 HP) has 311 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Seven. (114 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 824 kg more than 1969 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Seven | 1969 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Lotus | Pontiac |
| Model | Seven | GTO |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 6548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 69 L |
