2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (239 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 205 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 1974 Holden Belmont has automatic transmission and 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Holden Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Belmont |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |
