1985 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 705 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | Lagonda | Corvette |
Year Released | 1985 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 475 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 |
Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 277 km/hour |
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 | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 72 L |