1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 5 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 1,557 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 410 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:
1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Spider | Seven |
Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1287 cc | 1557 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2240 mm |