1972 Fiat 850 vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1972 Fiat 850 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Seven (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 850.
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 Lotus Seven (92 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm). This means 1971 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 850 | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 850 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2240 mm |
