1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1980 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 595 kg more than 1980 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (271 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1980 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1980 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lotus Esprit | 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Lotus | Aston Martin |
Model | Esprit | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.4 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1219 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |