1990 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1969 Holden Belmont

To start off, 1990 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 725 kg more than 1969 Holden Belmont. 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, 1990 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont.

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