2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1968 Holden Belmont
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 624 kg more than 1968 Holden Belmont. 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, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1968 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | Vanquish | Belmont |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2830 mm |
