1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1997 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 18 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. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 340 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Express. 1997 Chevrolet Express 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. 1997 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1997 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Express |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3440 mm |
