2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish. (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 459 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish. (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | Vanquish | Corvette |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 6998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 506 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |