1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1960 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1960 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1960 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:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1960 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Abarth | Lotus |
Model | Lancia 037 | Seven |
Year Released | 1985 | 1960 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2240 mm |