1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1999 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 1999 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 770 kg more than 1999 Lotus GT 1.
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 V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus GT 1. (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus GT 1.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1999 Lotus GT 1 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | V8 Vantage | GT 1 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3504 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |