1996 Honda Accord vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord is newer by 26 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 710 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.
Because 1970 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 1970 Lotus Seven. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord, 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, 1996 Honda Accord (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lotus Seven. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Accord | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Accord | Seven |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 34 L |