2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish and 2001 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. (350 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 414 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | Vanquish | Corvette |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 485 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |