1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1996 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1996 Lotus Esprit 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) has 32 more horse power than 1996 Lotus Esprit. (285 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1996 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, 1996 Lotus Esprit (510 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm). This means 1996 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1996 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | V8 Volante | Esprit |
Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 285 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 510 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 265 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 Length | 4670 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2420 mm |