1957 Lotus Seven vs. 2000 Tata Estate
To start off, 2000 Tata Estate is newer by 43 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Tata Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP) has 59 more horse power than 2000 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 2000 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Tata Estate weights approximately 890 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, 1957 Lotus Seven (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Tata Estate. (119 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Tata Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lotus Seven | 2000 Tata Estate | |
| Make | Lotus | Tata |
| Model | Seven | Estate |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2830 mm |
