2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 1958 Lotus Elite
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 439 more horse power than 1958 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1958 Lotus Elite.
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, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (571 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lotus Elite. (105 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DBS | 1958 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
| Model | DBS | Elite |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 29 L |
