1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 930 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Vauxhall |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 97.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
