1969 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1969 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 12 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 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lotus Seven weights approximately 80 kg more than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. 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.
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1969 Daihatsu Consorte | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Daihatsu | Lotus |
Model | Consorte | Seven |
Year Released | 1969 | 1957 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 958 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2190 mm |