1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1996 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1996 Lotus Elise is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1996 Lotus Elise. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1996 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1113 kg more than 1996 Lotus Elise. 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1996 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | V8 Volante | Elise |
Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 40 L |