1970 Lotus Seven vs. 2011 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2011 Toyota Hilux is newer by 41 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Hilux (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 740 kg more than 1970 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, 2011 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lotus Seven. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lotus Seven | 2011 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Seven | Hilux |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |