I like fast cars.. but the aston is a thing of beauty. One of the most elegant cars in the world.
Its far superior to a lotus.
Lotus Esprit V8 vs Aston Martin V12 Vanquish
| Category | V12 Vanquish | Lotus Esprit V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.9 l V12 | 3.5 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 460 / 454 | 355 / 350 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 542 / 400 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1873 / 4129 | 1376 / 3034 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 246 / 242 | 258 / 254 |
Lap Times
| Track | V12 Vanquish | Lotus Esprit V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:16.90 | 1:16.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | V12 Vanquish | Lotus Esprit V8 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.8 s | 3.6 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.9 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.5 s | 6.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.3 s | 10.1 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 12.7 s | 12.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.3 s | 15.5 s |
| 1000 m | 23.8 s | 22.7 s @ 228.5 kph |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 6.2 s | 4.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 8.2 s | 7.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 10.8 s | 10.8 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.4 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.3 s | 10.1 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.5 s @ 91.3 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.7 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.9 s @ 115.0 mph | 12.7 s @ 110.6 mph |
General performance
| Category | V12 Vanquish | Lotus Esprit V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 316 kph (196 mph) | 289 kph (179 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.55 g (5 m/s²) | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 11.8 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) | 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (119 ft) | 38 m (124 ft) |
Summary
| Category | V12 Vanquish | Lotus Esprit V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 96 | 100 |
| Overall | 98 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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