1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Seven. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1238 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven. 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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | V8 Volante | Seven |
Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 123 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 45 L |