1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 230 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Lotus Seven (153 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1957 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Spider | Seven |
Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1287 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 153 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2190 mm |