2004 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin V12 (460 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. (340 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2003 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, 2004 Aston Martin V12 (542 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. (483 Nm). This means 2004 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2004 Aston Martin V12 has manual transmission. 2004 Aston Martin V12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin V12 | 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | V12 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 483 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 | 1835 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 117 L |