2002 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Aston Martin V12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Aston Martin V12 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Aston Martin V12. (556 Nm). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Aston Martin V12.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin V12 | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V12 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 430 HP |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1247 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2685 mm |
