2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish and 2005 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 1035 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige. 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, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | Vanquish | Exige |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |