1970 Lotus Seven vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1970 Lotus Seven is newer by 1 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 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lotus Seven weights approximately 14 kg more than 1969 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) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1970 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lotus Seven | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Lotus | Lotus |
Model | Seven | Seven |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 123 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 | 590 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |