1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1966 Holden EH
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Holden EH would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 449 more horse power than 1966 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1966 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 805 kg more than 1966 Holden EH. 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Holden EH. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Holden EH. 1966 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1966 Holden EH | |
Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
Model | V8 Vantage | EH |
Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |