1995 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1991 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1991 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1991 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 694 kg more than 1991 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, 1995 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Holden Commodore. (293 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin Virage | 1991 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | Virage | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
