2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 150 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1983 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | V8 Vantage | Caprice |
Year Released | 2008 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 5001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |