2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 20 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 379 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 68 L |
