1973 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 45 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Camaro | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
| Model | Camaro | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 379 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2600 mm |
