1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 225 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | V8 Volante | Corvette |
Year Released | 1982 | 1993 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5732 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
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 | 1814 kg | 1589 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 76 L |