1999 Chevrolet Express vs. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Express is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 520 kg more than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Express. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Express | 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
| Model | Express | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2334 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2620 mm |
