1977 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2012 Holden Calais

To start off, 2012 Holden Calais is newer by 35 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) has 8 more horse power than 2012 Holden Calais. (278 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2012 Holden Calais.

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) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Calais. (350 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Calais. 2012 Holden Calais 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. 2012 Holden Calais will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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