1996 Daewoo Prince vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1996 Daewoo Prince is newer by 39 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Daewoo Prince is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1996 Daewoo Prince. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1996 Daewoo Prince. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Daewoo Prince weights approximately 510 kg more than 1957 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daewoo Prince | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Daewoo | Lotus |
| Model | Prince | Seven |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3370 mm |
