1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 33 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 585 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (946 Nm) has 793 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lotus Seven | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Seven | 911 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 153 Nm | 946 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 7.2:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 350 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1335 kg |