1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 197 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (173 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
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 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2770 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 74 L |
