1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1959 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 478 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1410 kg more than 1959 Lotus Elite. 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, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 641 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1959 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
| Model | Virage | Elite |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 29 L |
