1970 Innocenti C vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, both 1970 Innocenti C and 1970 Lotus Seven were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Seven (85 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Innocenti C. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1970 Innocenti C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Innocenti C weights approximately 180 kg more than 1970 Lotus Seven.
Because 1970 Lotus Seven is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Lotus Seven. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Innocenti C, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lotus Seven (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Innocenti C. (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Innocenti C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Innocenti C | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Innocenti | Lotus |
| Model | C | Seven |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 34 L |
