2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 110 kg more than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (353 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Vanquish | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 5732 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3100 mm |
