1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 110 more horse power than 2010 Lotus Elise. (433 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2010 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 109 kg more than 2010 Lotus Elise. 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 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lotus Elise. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lotus Elise. 2010 Lotus Elise has automatic transmission and 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lotus Elise will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Elise |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 86 L |
