2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1963 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 421 more horse power than 1963 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 1284 kg more than 1963 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, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1963 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | V12 | Elan |
Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
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 | 521 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 185 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 Weight | 1878 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |