1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1971 Lotus Seven is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 586 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1971 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1971 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Corvette | Seven |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7440 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2240 mm |
