1957 Lotus Seven vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 49 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 720 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lotus Seven | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Seven | 911 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| 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 | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 64 L |
