1975 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Camaro. (144 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 95 kg more than 1975 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chevrolet Camaro. (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chevrolet Camaro | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
Model | Camaro | Vantage |
Year Released | 1975 | 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 | 144 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4385 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2022 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2601 mm |