2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2009 Lotus Evora is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Evora.
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 V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Evora. (342 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Evora |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
