2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. (340 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 190 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 117 L |
