1957 Lotus Seven vs. 2002 TVR T 350
To start off, 2002 TVR T 350 is newer by 45 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR T 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR T 350 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 TVR T 350 weights approximately 310 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, 2002 TVR T 350 (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 TVR T 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lotus Seven | 2002 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Lotus | TVR |
| Model | Seven | T 350 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 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 | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2370 mm |
