2007 Lotus Elise vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 37 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lotus Elise weights approximately 291 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, 2007 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lotus Seven. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Lotus | Lotus |
Model | Elise | Seven |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 881 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 34 L |