1970 Lotus Seven vs. 1986 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1986 Toyota Model F is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Seven (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Model F weights approximately 712 kg more than 1970 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, 1986 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lotus Seven. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lotus Seven. 1986 Toyota Model F has automatic transmission and 1970 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1970 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Lotus Seven | 1986 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Seven | Model F |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2240 mm |
