1969 Lotus Seven vs. 1981 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1981 Triumph TR7 is newer by 12 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1981 Triumph TR7. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1981 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 469 kg more 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, 1981 Triumph TR7 (161 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1981 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Seven | 1981 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Lotus | Triumph |
Model | Seven | TR7 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 161 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |