1969 Lotus Seven vs. 1993 Toyota Aristo
To start off, 1993 Toyota Aristo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Aristo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Aristo (220 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Seven. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Aristo should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Aristo weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1969 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. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Aristo (285 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Aristo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven. 1993 Toyota Aristo has automatic transmission and 1969 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1969 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Toyota Aristo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Seven | 1993 Toyota Aristo | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Seven | Aristo |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
