1991 Holden Commodore vs. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1991 Holden Commodore is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1991 Holden Commodore. (221 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1991 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 760 kg more than 1991 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, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Holden Commodore. (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Holden Commodore. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1991 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1991 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Holden Commodore | 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Holden | Aston Martin |
Model | Commodore | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1991 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4987 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2920 mm |