1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1976 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 439 more horse power than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 845 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird. 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 521 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (224 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Sunbird.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1976 Holden Sunbird | |
Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
Model | V8 Vantage | Sunbird |
Year Released | 1994 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2832 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2590 mm |