1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP) has 363 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Corvette. (180 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1976 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, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Corvette. (346 Nm). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1976 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 180 HP |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |
