2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (460 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. (431 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 332 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (586 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | Vanquish | Corvette |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5932 cc | 6162 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 431 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 586 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 103.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1582 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |