2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1990 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 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. (332 Nm). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1990 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | V12 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 577 Nm | 332 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1588 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2450 mm |