2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 457 kg more than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
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, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Esprit. (542 Nm). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | DB9 | Esprit |
Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 542 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 268 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 | 1835 kg | 1378 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2430 mm |