1960 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 905 kg more than 1957 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Aston Martin DB4 | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | DB4 | Seven |
Year Released | 1960 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
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 | 445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 29 L |