1981 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 850 kg more than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Lagonda | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5353 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2500 mm |
