2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 959 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
Model | Corvette | Lagonda |
Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 505 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2920 mm |