Chevrolet Camaro (1997 – 2002) vs Aston Martin V8 Vantage (1996 – 2000): specs compared
The Aston Martin V8 Vantage is the more powerful of the two, with up to 354 hp against 325 hp. The Chevrolet Camaro is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.5 s against 5.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 254 km/h against 250 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 10.7 L/100 km against 20.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,550 kg against 1,950 kg. At 4,915 mm, the Chevrolet Camaro is 165 mm longer than the Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Camaro
1997 – 2002
|
Aston Martin
V8 Vantage
1996 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2002 | 1996 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 315 – 329 hp | 354 hp |
| Torque | 461 – 475 Nm | 500 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.5 s | 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 254 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.7 – 11.8 L/100 km | 20.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,915 mm | 4,750 mm |
| Width | 1,882 mm | 1,951 mm |
| Height | 1,300 – 1,316 mm | 1,331 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,568 mm | 2,611 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,550 – 1,623 kg | 1,950 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.