1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1958 Holden FE
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Holden FE would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 483 more horse power than 1958 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1958 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1958 Holden FE. 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, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 595 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1958 Holden FE | |
Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
Model | V8 Vantage | FE |
Year Released | 1993 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |