2002 Lotus Elise vs. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (134 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1344 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise. 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, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (175 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 2002 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2002 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lotus Elise | 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Lotus | Aston Martin |
Model | Elise | Lagonda |
Year Released | 2002 | 1986 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 756 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 97 L |