1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1998 Lotus 340 R
To start off, 1998 Lotus 340 R is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 150 more horse power than 1998 Lotus 340 R. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (542 Nm) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus 340 R. (198 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Aston Martin V8 | 1998 Lotus 340 R | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | V8 | 340 R |
Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 198 Nm |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2320 mm |