2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 4 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 (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Exige. (257 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 736 kg more than 2011 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, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Exige |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| 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 | 1645 kg | 909 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 44 L |
