1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1962 Lotus Elite
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 Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elite 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) has 231 more horse power than 1962 Lotus Elite. (83 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 805 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, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elite. (102 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1962 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | DB5 | Elite |
Year Released | 1964 | 1962 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 83 HP |
Torque | 390 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 29 L |