Aston Martin V8 Vantage (1977 – 1989) vs Lotus Esprit (1976 – 2004): specs compared
The Aston Martin V8 Vantage is the more powerful of the two, with up to 394 hp against 355 hp. The Lotus Esprit is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 282 km/h against 274 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 900 kg against 1,815 kg. At 4,585 mm, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage is 394 mm longer than the Lotus Esprit.
| Specification |
Aston Martin
V8 Vantage
1977 – 1989
|
Lotus
Esprit
1976 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1977 – 1989 | 1976 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 11 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 394 hp | 162 – 355 hp |
| Torque | — | 190 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 s | 4.9 – 7.0 s |
| Top speed | 274 km/h | 217 – 282 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,585 mm | 4,191 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,852 – 1,862 mm |
| Height | 1,346 mm | 1,110 – 1,118 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,611 mm | 2,438 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,815 kg | 900 – 1,384 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.