1987 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (220 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda 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, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
| Model | Lagonda | Exige |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2310 mm |
