1976 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2004 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2004 Lotus Esprit is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 845 kg more than 2004 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, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm). This means 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2004 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
| Model | Lagonda | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2430 mm |
