1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Holden Caprice

To start off, 2009 Holden Caprice is newer by 44 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Holden Caprice (344 HP) has 93 more horse power than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (251 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Holden Caprice (530 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (475 Nm). This means 2009 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. 2009 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 1965 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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