1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 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 600 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | Lagonda | Corvette |
Year Released | 1984 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 485 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
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 | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 53 L |