1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Esprit (350 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 436 kg more than 1999 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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
| Model | V8 Volante | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 350 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 72 L |
