1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1974 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1974 Lotus Elite is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Elite (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1974 Lotus Elite.
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, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Elite. (177 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1974 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | DB2 | Elite |
Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.3 mm |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 67 L |