1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1961 Lotus Seven
To start off, both 1961 Aston Martin DB4 and 1961 Lotus Seven were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1961 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 918 kg more than 1961 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:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1961 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
| Model | DB4 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 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 | 432 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 29 L |
