2002 Lexus Minority Report vs. 1957 Lotus Seven

To start off, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is newer by 45 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 2,999 cc, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus Minority Report should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus Minority Report weights approximately 992 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, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (417 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm). This means 2002 Lexus Minority Report will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven. 2002 Lexus Minority Report has automatic transmission and 1957 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1957 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Lexus Minority Report will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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