1960 Lotus Seven vs. 1989 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1989 Toyota Supra is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1960 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1960 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lotus Seven | 1989 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Seven | Supra |
Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 50 L |