1971 Holden Belmont vs. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 251 kg more than 1971 Holden Belmont. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Belmont. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Belmont | 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Holden | Aston Martin |
| Model | Belmont | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1257 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2604 mm |
