1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 348 is newer by 18 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 3,404 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 875 kg more than 1970 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lotus Seven. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ferrari 348 | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 348 | Seven |
Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3404 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 34 L |