1971 Lotus Seven vs. 1995 Toyota MRJ
To start off, 1995 Toyota MRJ is newer by 24 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 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota MRJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Seven (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1995 Toyota MRJ. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota MRJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota MRJ weights approximately 978 kg more than 1971 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, 1995 Toyota MRJ (285 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1995 Toyota MRJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lotus Seven | 1995 Toyota MRJ | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Seven | MRJ |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
