2004 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1964 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (454 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1964 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1964 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 1126 kg more than 1964 Lotus Elan. 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, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin DB9 | 1964 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | DB9 | Elan |
Year Released | 2004 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |