1983 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 51 kg more than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. 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, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Chevrolet Caprice | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
| Model | Caprice | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1257 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2604 mm |
