2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. (395 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 238 kg more than 2005 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. (542 Nm). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
| Model | Corvette | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 24.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
