1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2000 Holden Vectra
To start off, 2000 Holden Vectra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2000 Holden Vectra. (140 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2000 Holden Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 520 kg more than 2000 Holden Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Holden Vectra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Holden Vectra. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Holden Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2000 Holden Vectra | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2650 mm |
