2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP) has 86 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. (435 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 769 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. 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 Vanquish (577 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. (576 Nm). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | Vanquish | Camaro |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 1 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 435 HP |
Torque | 577 Nm | 576 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 276 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1187 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2570 mm |