1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2005 Holden Caprice
To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Caprice. (369 Nm). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Caprice. 2005 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2005 Holden Caprice | |
Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
Model | V8 Volante | Caprice |
Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 369 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |