1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Holden Caprice
To start off, 2007 Holden Caprice is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP) has 205 more horse power than 2007 Holden Caprice. (344 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Holden Caprice.
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) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Holden Caprice. (530 Nm). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Holden Caprice. 2007 Holden Caprice 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. 2007 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Holden Caprice | |
Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
Model | V8 Vantage | Caprice |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 344 HP |
Torque | 745 Nm | 530 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |