1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage vs. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, both 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage and 1998 Chevrolet Camaro were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 260 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. (190 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 36 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 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. (305 Nm). This means 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage | 1998 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Project Vantage | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 746 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2570 mm |
