1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 435 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (745 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | V8 Vantage | Corvette |
Year Released | 1979 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 745 Nm | 949 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |