1970 Lotus Seven vs. 1965 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1970 Lotus Seven is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Seven (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lotus Seven weights approximately 110 kg more than 1965 Steyr 500D. 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, 1970 Lotus Seven (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Lotus Seven | 1965 Steyr 500D | |
| Make | Lotus | Steyr |
| Model | Seven | 500D |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 1850 mm |
