1970 Lotus Seven vs. 1970 Simca 1301
To start off, both 1970 Lotus Seven and 1970 Simca 1301 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,557 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1970 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1970 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Simca 1301 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1970 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Lotus Seven | 1970 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Lotus | Simca |
| Model | Seven | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1557 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2530 mm |
