1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Holden Rodeo
To start off, 2005 Holden Rodeo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. 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 450 more horse power than 2005 Holden Rodeo. (93 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Rodeo.
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 538 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Rodeo. (207 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Rodeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Holden Rodeo | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Rodeo |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3060 mm |
