2002 Bentley State Limousine vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 2002 Bentley State Limousine is newer by 32 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley State Limousine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley State Limousine (400 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley State Limousine should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley State Limousine weights approximately 2800 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, 2002 Bentley State Limousine (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 710 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lotus Seven. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley State Limousine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lotus Seven. 2002 Bentley State Limousine has automatic transmission and 1970 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1970 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley State Limousine will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley State Limousine | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Bentley | Lotus |
Model | State Limousine | Seven |
Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3390 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6230 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3850 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 34 L |