1964 Austin Princess vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1964 Austin Princess is newer by 7 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1430 kg more than 1957 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. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | Princess | Seven |
Year Released | 1964 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 29 L |