2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (250 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 842 kg more than 2011 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 Chevrolet Express (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2010 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Express |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 2473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4382 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1867 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1257 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 117 L |
