1958 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 2008 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1958 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1958 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2008 Lotus Elise.
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, 1958 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB2 | 2008 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
| Model | DB2 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 40 L |
