1966 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1966 Holden HD
To start off, both 1966 Chevrolet Caprice and 1966 Holden HD were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Chevrolet Caprice (275 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1966 Holden HD. (122 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1966 Holden HD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 470 kg more than 1966 Holden HD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Chevrolet Caprice | 1966 Holden HD | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Caprice | HD |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6476 cc | 2930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
