2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (420 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster 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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.7 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 72 L |
