1971 Lotus Seven vs. 1984 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1984 Toyota Model F is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Model F (87 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Model F weights approximately 736 kg more than 1971 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, 1984 Toyota Model F (162 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1984 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lotus Seven | 1984 Toyota Model F | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Seven | Model F |
Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
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 | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 162 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2240 mm |