1963 Lotus Seven vs. 1989 Toyota Century
To start off, 1989 Toyota Century is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Century (154 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1963 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1963 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Century weights approximately 1370 kg more than 1963 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. 1989 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1963 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1963 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lotus Seven | 1989 Toyota Century | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Seven | Century |
Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 430 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2870 mm |