1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 566 kg more than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | V8 Vantage | Tahoe |
Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 98 L |