1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Holden GTS
To start off, 1979 Holden GTS is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1979 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden GTS weights approximately 99 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden GTS. (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 Holden GTS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Corvette | GTS |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2830 mm |
