2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 300 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 2000 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
Model | Corvette | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 276 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 97 L |