1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1990 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 405 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Camaro. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 590 kg more than 1990 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Camaro. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1990 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3133 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 68 L |
