1956 Daimler DK vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1957 Lotus Seven is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daimler DK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daimler DK would be higher. At 4,617 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Daimler DK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Daimler DK (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Daimler DK should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Daimler DK weights approximately 1282 kg more than 1957 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, 1956 Daimler DK (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1956 Daimler DK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Daimler DK | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Daimler | Lotus |
Model | DK | Seven |
Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4617 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2032 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 29 L |