2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish and 2004 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (520 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (395 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 125 kg more than 2004 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | Vanquish | Corvette |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 5965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 555 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |