1969 Lotus Seven vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1979 Lotus Esprit is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Seven. (114 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Seven.
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, 1979 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1979 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Seven | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Lotus | Lotus |
Model | Seven | Esprit |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 217 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2440 mm |