1980 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, both 1980 Chevrolet Corvette and 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 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 Lagonda (435 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chevrolet Corvette | 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
Model | Corvette | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 286 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 435 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2920 mm |