1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1997 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1997 Nissan Laurel 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 2,824 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Laurel. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 680 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, 1997 Nissan Laurel (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven. 1997 Nissan Laurel 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 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lotus Seven | 1997 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Seven | Laurel |
Year Released | 1957 | 1997 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2730 mm |