1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1995 Holden Statesman
To start off, both 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 1995 Holden Statesman were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1995 Holden Statesman. (223 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1995 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 470 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Holden Statesman. (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Holden Statesman. 1995 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1995 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
Model | V8 Vantage | Statesman |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |