1996 Holden Statesman vs. 2011 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1996 Holden Statesman. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1996 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 265 kg more than 1996 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, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Holden Statesman. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Holden Statesman | 2011 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Holden | Aston Martin |
| Model | Statesman | Virage |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1283 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2741 mm |
