1969 Lotus Seven vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 29 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 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Today weights approximately 134 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Lotus Seven. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Lotus Seven (123 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm). This means 1969 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today. 1998 Honda Today 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. 1998 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Seven | 1998 Honda Today | |
Make | Lotus | Honda |
Model | Seven | Today |
Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 57 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |