1977 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 701 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | Lagonda | Corvette |
Year Released | 1977 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 339 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 483 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2950 mm |