1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1967 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1980 Fiat 126 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lotus Seven (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Fiat 126 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1967 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:
1980 Fiat 126 | 1967 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 126 | Seven |
Year Released | 1980 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2240 mm |