1989 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven. 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 Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin Virage | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
| Model | Virage | Seven |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 29 L |
