1973 Aston Martin AM Vantage vs. 1973 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, both 1973 Aston Martin AM Vantage and 1973 Chevrolet Vega were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Aston Martin AM Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Aston Martin AM Vantage (321 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin AM Vantage should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin AM Vantage weights approximately 745 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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1973 Aston Martin AM Vantage | 1973 Chevrolet Vega | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | AM Vantage | Vega |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1005 kg |