2012 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (638 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. (510 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 168 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
| Model | Corvette | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 638 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 818 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4475 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1237 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 24.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
