1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat. 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, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
| Model | DB4 | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 67 L |
