1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1988 Lotus Esprit is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 171 kg more than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. 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, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1951 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Aston Martin DB3 | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
| Model | DB3 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1870 mm |
