1973 Fiat 124 vs. 1957 Lotus Seven

To start off, 1973 Fiat 124 is newer by 16 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) has 67 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 124 weights approximately 180 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 124.

Compare all specifications:

1973 Fiat 124 1957 Lotus Seven
Make Fiat Lotus
Model 124 Seven
Year Released 1973 1957
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1197 cc 1558 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 59 HP 126 HP
Torque 87 Nm 153 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 5500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 10.3:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 930 kg 750 kg
Vehicle Length 4040 mm 3370 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1560 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 38 L 29 L


 

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