1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 1968 Plymouth VIP is newer by 11 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 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth VIP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth VIP (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 897 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, 1968 Plymouth VIP (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven. 1968 Plymouth VIP has automatic transmission and 1957 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1957 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Plymouth VIP will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lotus Seven | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
| Make | Lotus | Plymouth |
| Model | Seven | VIP |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 90 L |
