1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (402 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (231 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Exige |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 40 L |
