2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (520 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (251 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 399 kg more than 1965 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 Vanquish (555 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Vanquish | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 555 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
