2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2004 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2004 Lotus Esprit. (350 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2004 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 576 kg more than 2004 Lotus Esprit. 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, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2004 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | Vanquish | Esprit |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |