1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (325 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 297 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 117 L |
