2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1990 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1990 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1990 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1990 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | V8 Vantage | Esprit |
Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4735 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |