2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage vs. 2012 Holden Calais

To start off, 2012 Holden Calais is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP) has 232 more horse power than 2012 Holden Calais. (278 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Holden Calais.

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, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (569 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Calais. (350 Nm). This means 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Calais. 2012 Holden Calais has automatic transmission and 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage has manual transmission. 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Holden Calais will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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