1969 Lotus Seven vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 42 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 456 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Seven. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 909 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. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Seven | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Lotus | Ferrari |
Model | Seven | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 539 Nm |
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 | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1214 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 86 L |