1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1984 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1984 Toyota Model F is newer by 27 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Model F weights approximately 550 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lotus Seven | 1984 Toyota Model F | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Seven | Model F |
Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2240 mm |