2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 36 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1461 kg more than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Lotus Seven. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
| Model | Defender | Seven |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 34 L |
