1983 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2010 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2010 Lotus Exige is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Exige (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 109 kg more than 2010 Lotus Exige.
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, 2010 Lotus Exige (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. 2010 Lotus Exige has automatic transmission and 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lotus Exige will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2010 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
| Model | Lagonda | Exige |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 90 L |
