1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 1975 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (434 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chevrolet Corvette. (346 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chevrolet Corvette. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon has automatic transmission and 1975 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1975 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 1975 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | V8 Saloon | Corvette |
Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 346 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |