1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. (300 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster than 1967 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (542 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. (488 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 | 1967 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V8 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |
