1971 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Impala 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 965 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, 1971 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Impala | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Impala | Seven |
Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2190 mm |