1977 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1963 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 4,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1963 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. 1977 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1963 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1963 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Impala | 1963 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Impala | Seven |
Year Released | 1977 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4389 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 38 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2240 mm |