1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1973 Fiat 500 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 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Seven (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lotus Seven weights approximately 80 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Lotus Seven (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 500 | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 500 | Seven |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 34 L |