1962 Lotus Elite vs. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP) has 203 more horse power than 1962 Lotus Elite. (83 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1962 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1565 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elite. 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, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elite. (102 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elite. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1962 Lotus Elite has manual transmission. 1962 Lotus Elite will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lotus Elite | 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Lotus | Aston Martin |
Model | Elite | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1962 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1215 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 286 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2920 mm |