1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1978 Holden GTS
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden GTS would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1978 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 343 kg more than 1978 Holden GTS. 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 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden GTS. (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1978 Holden GTS | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | V8 Volante | GTS |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |
