1993 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 3,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 720 kg more than 1957 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, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chevrolet Camaro | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Camaro | Seven |
Year Released | 1993 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3130 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2190 mm |