1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1971 Lotus Seven is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 756 kg more than 1971 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, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (360 Nm) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
| Model | DB4 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 34 L |
