1971 Lotus Seven vs. 1971 NSU Ro 80
To start off, both 1971 Lotus Seven and 1971 NSU Ro 80 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,390 cc, 1971 NSU Ro 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 NSU Ro 80 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 NSU Ro 80 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 NSU Ro 80 weights approximately 616 kg more than 1971 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Lotus Seven is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Lotus Seven. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 NSU Ro 80, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 NSU Ro 80 (162 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1971 NSU Ro 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven. 1971 NSU Ro 80 has automatic transmission and 1971 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1971 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 NSU Ro 80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lotus Seven | 1971 NSU Ro 80 | |
Make | Lotus | NSU |
Model | Seven | Ro 80 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 2390 cc |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 162 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 37 L |