1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1997 Honda Today
To start off, 1997 Honda Today is newer by 40 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 79 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lotus Seven weights approximately 40 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Today 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, 1997 Honda Today 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, 1957 Lotus Seven (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1957 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today. 1997 Honda Today 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. 1997 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lotus Seven | 1997 Honda Today | |
| Make | Lotus | Honda |
| Model | Seven | Today |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
