1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 965 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, 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lotus Seven | 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Seven | Hi-Ace |
Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1960 mm |