2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 13 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. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2013 Lotus Evora. (345 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2013 Lotus Evora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 340 kg more than 2013 Lotus Evora. 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, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lotus Evora. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | DB7 | Evora |
Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4361 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2047 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1229 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2575 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 60 L |