1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1995 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1995 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 38 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Because 1995 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Lotus Seven. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lotus Seven | 1995 Toyota Bandeirante | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Seven | Bandeirante |
Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3661 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2290 mm |