2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 378 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 64 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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 Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. (339 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1974 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | Vanquish | Caprice |
Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3100 mm |