1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1974 Holden Belmont is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 488 kg more than 1974 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, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Belmont. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
Model | V8 Volante | Belmont |
Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |