1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 45 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 3,669 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (220 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige.
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 (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | DB4 | Exige |
Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3669 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 40 L |