1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1997 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1997 Toyota Venture 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 1,810 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Venture weights approximately 590 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Because 1957 Lotus Seven is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Lotus Seven. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lotus Seven | 1997 Toyota Venture | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Seven | Venture |
Year Released | 1957 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1810 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2510 mm |