1970 Lotus Seven vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 9 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 4,954 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 870 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. 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix has automatic transmission and 1970 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1970 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lotus Seven | 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Make | Lotus | Pontiac |
Model | Seven | Grand Prix |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 4954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 69 L |