2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 430 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express. 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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
Model | Express | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |