1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1965 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1971 Abarth 595 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lotus Seven (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Abarth 595 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1965 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:
| 1971 Abarth 595 | 1965 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Abarth | Lotus |
| Model | 595 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 29 L |
