1978 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1959 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1169 kg more than 1959 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. 1978 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1959 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1959 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Impala | 1959 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Impala | Seven |
Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 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 |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2240 mm |