1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2001 Holden UTE
To start off, 2001 Holden UTE is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2001 Holden UTE. (302 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden UTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 400 kg more than 2001 Holden UTE. 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 V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden UTE. (460 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden UTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2001 Holden UTE | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | V8 Vantage | UTE |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2950 mm |
