Lotus Esprit V8 vs Aston Martin V8 Vantage S/C
| Category | Lotus Esprit V8 | V8 Vantage S/C |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.5 l V8 | 5.3 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 355 / 350 | 550 / 542 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 752 / 555 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1376 / 3034 | 2030 / 4475 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 258 / 254 | 271 / 267 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Lotus Esprit V8 | V8 Vantage S/C |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.6 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.5 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.1 s | 10.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.5 s | 15.8 s |
| 1000 m | 22.7 s @ 228.5 kph | 23.2 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.9 s | 4.1 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 9.1 s | 5.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.7 s | 6.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 10.8 s | 11.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.1 s | 8.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 95.7 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.7 s @ 110.6 mph | 12.2 s @ 121.2 mph |
General performance
| Category | Lotus Esprit V8 | V8 Vantage S/C |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 289 kph (179 mph) | 323 kph (201 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) | 13.9 l/100 km (17 mpg US / 20 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 38 m (124 ft) | 42 m (137 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Lotus Esprit V8 | V8 Vantage S/C |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 92 | 100 |
| Overall | 92 | 100 |
Verdict
V8 Vantage S/C is the fastest by considerable margin.
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