1961 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1959 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1961 Aston Martin DB2 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1959 Lotus Elite. 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, 1961 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB2 | 1959 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
| Model | DB2 | Elite |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 29 L |
