1997 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,236 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (301 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1995 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1995 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1997 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Aston Martin DB7 | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | DB7 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1997 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3236 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 73 L |