2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 322 kg more than 1991 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (1,139 Nm) has 597 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish. (542 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Vanquish | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 1139 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 322 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1588 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2450 mm |
