1991 Holden Statesman vs. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1991 Holden Statesman is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 94 more horse power than 1991 Holden Statesman. (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1991 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 249 kg more than 1991 Holden Statesman. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Holden Statesman. (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Holden Statesman | 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Holden | Aston Martin |
| Model | Statesman | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2620 mm |
