1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1996 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1996 Lotus Esprit is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1996 Lotus Esprit. (285 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1996 Lotus Esprit (510 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm). This means 1996 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1996 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | DB4 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1963 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 285 HP |
Torque | 377 Nm | 510 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.2 mm |
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 | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2420 mm |