1956 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1979 Holden Kingswood is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 143 kg more than 1956 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
Model | Corvette | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 3296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2830 mm |