2001 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 5,931 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Elan. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Elan.
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, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 (556 Nm) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Elan. (153 Nm). This means 2001 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Aston Martin DB7 | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | DB7 | Elan |
Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5931 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 153 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 193 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 Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1200 mm |