1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1975 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1975 Lotus Eclat is newer by 17 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1975 Lotus Eclat.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1975 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | DB4 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2490 mm |