2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1967 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (325 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 750 kg more than 2007 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, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 1967 Aston Martin DB6 | |
| Make | Lotus | Aston Martin |
| Model | Exige | DB6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 72 L |
