1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 499 kg more than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1962 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
Model | Corvette | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1962 | 1987 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2620 mm |