1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (134 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise.
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 DB4 (366 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (175 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | DB4 | Elise |
Year Released | 1961 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 38 L |