1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (323 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 906 kg more than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Express. 2010 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Express |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 505 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 117 L |
