2012 Holden Calais Sportwagon vs. 2012 Holden Calais V Sportwagen
To start off, both 2012 Holden Calais Sportwagon and 2012 Holden Calais V Sportwagen were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Holden Calais V Sportwagen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Holden Calais V Sportwagen (344 HP) has 66 more horse power than 2012 Holden Calais Sportwagon. (278 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Holden Calais V Sportwagen should accelerate faster than 2012 Holden Calais Sportwagon.
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 Holden Calais V Sportwagen (530 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Calais Sportwagon. (350 Nm). This means 2012 Holden Calais V Sportwagen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Calais Sportwagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Holden Calais Sportwagon | 2012 Holden Calais V Sportwagen | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Calais | Calais |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 278 HP | 344 HP |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
