2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Aston Martin DB7 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Lotus Elise. (405 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2010 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 101 kg more than 2000 Aston Martin DB7.
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 @ 5000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lotus Elise. (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lotus Elise. 2010 Lotus Elise has automatic transmission and 2000 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 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:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | DB7 | Elise |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 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 | 1780 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2941 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 86 L |