1970 Lotus Seven vs. 1977 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1977 Nissan Sunny is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,557 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 260 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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lotus Seven | 1977 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Seven | Sunny |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1557 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2350 mm |