1971 Lotus Seven vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 30 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 2,981 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1306 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.
Because 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Lotus Seven. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1971 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1971 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lotus Seven | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Seven | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 343 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2370 mm |