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 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 155 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 714 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 (325 Nm) has 233 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 | 3668 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 92 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 160 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 | 1308 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 34 L |