1971 Lotus Seven vs. 1949 Tatra T600
To start off, 1971 Lotus Seven is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Tatra T600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Seven (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1949 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1949 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Tatra T600 weights approximately 576 kg more than 1971 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, 1949 Tatra T600 (118 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1949 Tatra T600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lotus Seven | 1949 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | Lotus | Tatra |
| Model | Seven | T600 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2710 mm |
