1957 Lotus Seven vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 44 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 610 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lotus Seven | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Seven | Condor |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 88 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 | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1360 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 70 L |
