1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Commodore 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 375 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 610 kg more than 1980 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, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 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 | 1990 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
