1970 Lotus Seven vs. 1966 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1970 Lotus Seven is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1200S 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 6 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Simca 1200S weights approximately 265 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Lotus Seven (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Lotus Seven | 1966 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Lotus | Simca |
| Model | Seven | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 53 L |
