1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 236 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
Model | Corvette | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 469 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1257 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |