1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1204 kg more than 2005 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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | Lagonda | Elise |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 187 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2310 mm |