1963 Lotus Seven vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 35 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1963 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1963 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1880 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.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Lotus Seven. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lotus Seven | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Seven | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1963 | 1998 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 430 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 96 L |