2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (1,017 Nm) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. (542 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | Vanquish | Corvette |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 7440 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 1017 Nm |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 362 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 Width | 1930 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |