1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1973 Holden UTE
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden UTE would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (309 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1973 Holden UTE. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1973 Holden UTE.
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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Holden UTE. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Holden UTE. 1973 Holden UTE has automatic transmission and 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Holden UTE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1973 Holden UTE | |
Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
Model | V8 Volante | UTE |
Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5047 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 75 L |