1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1968 Holden Brougham
To start off, both 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle and 1968 Holden Brougham were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Brougham (182 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle.
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, 1968 Holden Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. 1968 Holden Brougham has automatic transmission and 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle has manual transmission. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1968 Holden Brougham | |
Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
Model | Chevelle | Brougham |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3768 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |