1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 690 kg more than 1968 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.
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1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | Lagonda | Corvette |
Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 75 L |