1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1962 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1962 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 940 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elan. 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, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1962 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
| Model | DB5 | Elan |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 45 L |
