1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1958 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 472 more horse power than 1958 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1958 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1410 kg more than 1958 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 640 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lotus Elite. (105 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1958 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | V8 Vantage | Elite |
Year Released | 1994 | 1958 |
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 | 543 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 66.7 mm |
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 | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 29 L |