1975 Audi 80 vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1975 Audi 80 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1975 Audi 80. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1975 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Audi 80 weights approximately 444 kg more than 1969 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, 1975 Audi 80 (163 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1975 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Audi 80 | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Audi | Lotus |
Model | 80 | Seven |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1558 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 |
Torque | 163 Nm | 123 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2240 mm |