1982 Bristol Brigand vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1982 Bristol Brigand is newer by 12 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Bristol Brigand is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bristol Brigand weights approximately 1168 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. 1982 Bristol Brigand has automatic transmission and 1970 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1970 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Bristol Brigand will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Bristol Brigand | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Bristol | Lotus |
Model | Brigand | Seven |
Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 85 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 34 L |