2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,258 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP) has 25 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. (465 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 325 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (705 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin Virage. (569 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin Virage. 2011 Aston Martin Virage 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. 2011 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
| Model | Corvette | Virage |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6258 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 465 HP | 490 HP |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1283 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 78 L |
