1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 Nm). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1978 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | V8 Vantage | Corvette |
Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
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 | 0 HP |
Torque | 745 Nm | 380 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.2:1 |
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 | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |