2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1966 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 6,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (520 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1966 Chevrolet Caprice. (275 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1966 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 205 kg more than 1966 Chevrolet Caprice. 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.
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2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1966 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | Vanquish | Caprice |
Year Released | 2004 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 6476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |