1967 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Holden Brougham
To start off, 1968 Holden Brougham is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1968 Holden Brougham. (182 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Brougham.
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, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Brougham. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Brougham.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Holden Brougham | |
Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
Model | Corvette | Brougham |
Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |