1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP) has 439 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. (110 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 435 kg more than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Vantage (745 Nm) has 493 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. (252 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1979 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | V8 Vantage | Camaro |
Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 745 Nm | 252 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |