2012 Aston Martin Rapide vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 830 kg more than 1981 Holden Commodore. 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, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin Rapide | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | Rapide | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 1892 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2670 mm |
