1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1990 Fiat Tempra is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Fiat Tempra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Seven (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Fiat Tempra weights approximately 432 kg more than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Because 1971 Lotus Seven is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Lotus Seven. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Fiat Tempra (109 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1990 Fiat Tempra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Fiat Tempra | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | Tempra | Seven |
Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 92 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2240 mm |