2006 Holden Commodore vs. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2006 Holden Commodore is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,976 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Holden Commodore (360 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Holden Commodore. (290 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Holden Commodore. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 2006 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2006 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Holden Commodore | 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Holden | Aston Martin |
Model | Commodore | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5976 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 290 Nm | 434 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |