1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, both 1982 Chevrolet Corvette and 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP) has 108 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 643 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. (386 Nm). This means 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1982 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
| Model | Corvette | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 309 HP |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2920 mm |
