1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1998 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1998 Porsche Boxster is newer by 41 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 2,480 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 500 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Porsche Boxster (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lotus Seven | 1998 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Seven | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| 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 | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2360 mm |
