1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (142 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 544 kg more than 1984 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Commodore. (266 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Commodore. 1984 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | V8 Volante | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 266 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 | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
