1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 587 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1993 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
| Model | Corvette | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 97 L |
