1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2011 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2011 Lotus Evora is newer by 49 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 34 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Evora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lotus Evora weights approximately 157 kg more than 1962 Aston Martin DB4.
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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 2011 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
| Model | DB4 | Evora |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3669 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1382 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 59 L |
