1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (220 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | V8 Vantage | Exige |
Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 40 L |