1977 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1994 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1994 Holden Commodore is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1994 Holden Commodore. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1994 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 850 kg more than 1994 Holden Commodore. 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, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Holden Commodore. (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Holden Commodore. 1994 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1994 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | Lagonda | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2740 mm |
