1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 705 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1999 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
Model | Corvette | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 483 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2920 mm |