1958 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1975 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Aston Martin DB2. (240 Nm). This means 1975 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Aston Martin DB2 | 1975 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB2 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 346 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |