1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. (340 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 470 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 117 L |
