1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1990 Holden Barina
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Holden Barina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Holden Barina 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 476 more horse power than 1990 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1260 kg more than 1990 Holden Barina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Holden Barina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 641 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Barina. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Barina. 1990 Holden Barina 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. 1990 Holden Barina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1990 Holden Barina | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Barina |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1322 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2250 mm |
