Car comparison

Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V TurbovsAston Martin DB7 3.2

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Aston Martin DB7

3.2

360 hp3228 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe1994-1999

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    282 km/h
    175 mph
  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    257 hp/t
    191 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Aston Martin DB7 3.2

  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Highest torque
    499 Nm
    368 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V TurboAston MartinDB73.2
Power
354hp264kW
360hp268kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
499Nm368lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,725kg3,803lb
Gross weight
1,630kg3,594lb
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Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
To 99% top speed
62.9s99% target: 279 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
79.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
257hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,506cc214cu in
3,228cc197cu in
Length
4,370mm172in
4,631mm182in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,150mm45in
1,268mm50in
Wheelbase
2,420mm95in
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Front track
1,530mm60in
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Rear track
1,545mm61in
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Trunk volume
200L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
73L
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V TurboAston Martin DB7 3.2PowerTorque
  • Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin DB7 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo6,500 rpm4,250 rpm6,750 rpm
Aston MartinDB73.25,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V TurboAston MartinDB73.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
20.7 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
354 hp
264 kW
Aston MartinDB73.2
360 hp
268 kW

Aston Martin DB7 3.2 has 6 hp more than Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo and Aston Martin DB7 3.2: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Aston MartinDB73.2
499 Nm
368 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Aston MartinDB73.2
1,725 kg
3,803 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
282 km/h
175 mph
Aston MartinDB73.2
265 km/h
165 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo4.9 s
Aston MartinDB73.26.0 s

Although Aston Martin DB7 3.2 has more power, Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo and Aston Martin DB7 3.2: 1.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Aston MartinDB73.2
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
354 hp
264 kW
4.9 s
282 km/h
175 mph
Aston MartinDB73.2
360 hp
268 kW
6.0 s
265 km/h
165 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in
Aston MartinDB73.2
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,268 mm
49.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V TurboAston MartinDB73.2
Power
354 hp
264 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
499 Nm
368 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
6.0 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,268 mm
49.9 in
Trunk score
200 L
7.1 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo

  • Is 345 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 48 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power

Aston Martin DB7 3.2

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 99 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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