1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage vs. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage should accelerate faster than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 426 kg more than 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage.
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, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage (746 Nm) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. (406 Nm). This means 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage has manual transmission. 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage | 1991 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Project Vantage | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 746 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2950 mm |
