1996 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1996 Aston Martin Virage. (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 Aston Martin Virage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 486 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Aston Martin Virage. 1996 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 2000 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Aston Martin Virage | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | Virage | Corvette |
Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1514 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1220 mm |