1957 Lotus Seven vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 56 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (493 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 820 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (649 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 496 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Seven | 911 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.8 : 1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 312 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2350 mm |