1959 Lotus Seven vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Seven. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 676 kg more than 1959 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. 1978 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1959 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1959 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lotus Seven | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Seven | Celica |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 947 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2510 mm |