1985 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1974 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Elite. (142 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1974 Lotus Elite. 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 Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Elite. (177 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1974 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | Lagonda | Elite |
Year Released | 1985 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
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 | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 67 L |