1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1986 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1986 Holden Commodore is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1986 Holden Commodore. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 579 kg more than 1986 Holden Commodore. 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Commodore. (296 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Commodore. 1986 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1986 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | V8 Volante | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
