1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 48 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 313 kg more than 2011 Lotus Elise. 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, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | DB4 | Elise |
Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 44 L |