1973 Fiat 125 vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1973 Fiat 125 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 125 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1970 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.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 125 | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 125 | Seven |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1557 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2240 mm |