2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (283 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 295 kg more than 1957 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 4638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| 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 | 1645 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2600 mm |
