1999 Lotus Esprit vs. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Esprit (350 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (310 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 436 kg more than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Esprit. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1999 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1999 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus Esprit | 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Lotus | Aston Martin |
| Model | Esprit | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 310 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1378 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 97 L |
