1964 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2005 Holden Monaro is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Holden Monaro. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Monaro weights approximately 222 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
Model | Corvette | Monaro |
Year Released | 1964 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1602 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |