1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1997 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1997 Holden Commodore is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,352 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1997 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1997 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Commodore weights approximately 235 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1997 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
Model | Corvette | Commodore |
Year Released | 1965 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5352 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2950 mm |