2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1999 Holden Berlina
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1999 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 238 kg more than 1999 Holden Berlina. 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, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Berlina. (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1999 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | V12 | Berlina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2950 mm |
