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 |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 460 / 454 | 355 / 350 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 542 / 400 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1882 / 4149 | 1375 / 3031 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 244 / 241 | 258 / 255 |
Lap Times
| Track | V12 Vanquish | Lotus Esprit V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Top Gear Track | 1:36.20 | 1:32.50 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:16.90 | 1:16.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | V12 Vanquish | Lotus Esprit V8 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.9 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.3 s | 10.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.3 s | 15.5 s |
| 1000 m | 24.2 s | 22.7 s @ 228.5 kph |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 9.9 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 | 9.4 s @ 93.2 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 | 306 kph (190 mph) | 289 kph (179 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 18.9 l/100 km (12 mpg US / 15 UK) | 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) |
Summary
| Category | V12 Vanquish | Lotus Esprit V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 189 | 200 |
| Straight line speed | 1009 | 1257 |
| Total | 1198 | 1457 |
Verdict
Esprit V8 is the fastest by a small margin.
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