1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (286 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1995 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 88 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (354 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | DB4 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 265 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 | 1251 kg | 1339 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2430 mm |