2012 Chevrolet Express 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 Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 621 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Chevrolet Express | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
Model | Express | Vantage |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
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 | 352 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 7-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2231 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2022 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |