1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1962 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1962 Toyota Publica is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lotus Seven weights approximately 170 kg more than 1962 Toyota Publica. 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, 1957 Lotus Seven (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lotus Seven | 1962 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Seven | Publica |
Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 75 L |