1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 929 kg more than 1971 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1971 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1971 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Corvette | Seven |
Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 92 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 34 L |