2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Express. (280 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1122 kg more than 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Express. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Express. 2011 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2011 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Express |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 2753 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4382 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1867 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1257 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 117 L |
