2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Holden Commodore
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2009 Holden Commodore were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,976 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Holden Commodore. (360 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Holden Commodore.
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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Holden Commodore. (290 Nm). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 5976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 360 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.2 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
