2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (435 HP) has 275 more horse power than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (540 Nm) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
| Model | DB7 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2440 mm |
