1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2011 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2011 Lotus Evora is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Evora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 432 kg more than 2011 Lotus Evora. 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2011 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
| Model | V8 Volante | Evora |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1382 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 59 L |
