2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2008 Holden Caprice

To start off, 2008 Holden Caprice is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP) has 36 more horse power than 2008 Holden Caprice. (344 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2008 Holden Caprice.

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, 2008 Holden Caprice (530 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm). This means 2008 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2008 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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