1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Aston Martin V8 | 1978 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | V8 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 380 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |